Teflon Product List

Teflon poisoning, or more correctly polytetrafluoroethlyene (PTFE) intoxication, is a rapid and lethal gaseous intoxication and can affect all species of birds. The only signs of illness is that the bird my loose its balance and off their perches or a bird may display severe respiratory issues such as panting, tail-bobbing, or make raspy breathing sounds followed quickly by death.

The cause of PTFE toxicity is gaseous emission of the material from nonstick cookware. The brand of cookware does not have to be Teflon. Any brand of Teflon-type non-stick cookware can result in intoxication. Also, cookware is not the only product that contains telfon, this toxicosis has been caused by heat lamps coated with Teflon backing as well as range-burner or eye backings that are coated with the substance.

PTFE toxicity occurs because the coating is overheated usually to over 500 degrees Fahrenheit. This usually is a result of forgetting that the cookware is on the stove and leaving it empty or letting the contents overheat and dry. The excessive heat causes Teflon coating to enter a gaseous state. This small amount of gas rarely affects humans however, birds are very sensitive to the gas and can quickly become sick from the vapor.

Below is a list of some products that may contain Teflon. Keep in mind that this is not a complete list.


Heat Lamps		Sole Plates of Irons
Portable Heaters		Ironing Board Covers
Burners of stove tops		Drip pans for Burners
Broiler Pans		Griddles
Many Cooking Utensils		Woks
Waffle Makers		Electric Skillets
Deep Fryers		Crock Pots
Hot air Popcorn Poppers		Coffe Makers
Bread Machines		Non-stick Rolling Pins
Hair Dryers		Lollipop Molds
Cork Screws		Non stick stainless steel
Stock Pots		Roasters
Pizza Pans		Tortilla Presses

Created by Brandon Hamilton

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