Scratched non-stick pan: Toss or use?

[Jean in Wisc]

I have been given a barely-used Farberware non-stick frying pan. Although only plastic utensils were used on it, there still are scrapes on the bottom of the pan. I've heard that one should not use non-stick pans after they start peeling--but this is not peeling, just scratched.

Do I use it? Do I get rid of it?

Thanks.

[*anj*]

If it's just slightly scratched I would use it, but I know that as soon as they start peeling they should be tossed. I confess that I don't toss them right away, and I know it's really bad, but they need to be thrown away when that happens.

[Ria]

Scratches are normal. Use it.

Ria

[Pam "SFSOM" in TN]

I have been given a barely-used Farberware non-stick frying pan. Although only plastic utensils were used on it, there still are scrapes on the bottom of the pan. I've heard that one should not use non-stick pans after they start peeling--but this is not peeling, just scratched.

Do I use it? Do I get rid of it?

Thanks.

Hmm. On the old board, I distinctly remember somebody's brother (??) who was in the industry who said even one scratch necessitates tossing. If I remembered how to do a global search, I'd try to find it for you.

[Peek a Boo]

This is like the "would you eat this after leaving it out all night" threads, lol.


yes, you should toss it.

However, I've used scratched pans for years and my entire family is uber healthy :D

i would continue to use it.

Your call.

[Whisperlily]

It depends on how badly you need the pan!

I used scratched pans for years, partly because they were all we had. I was blessed enough to be able to buy a whole new set of fancy-schmancy cookware and happily tossed my scratched pans.

If it's easily replaceable, replace it. Otherwise, use it unless it starts to peel. :D

[Jean in Wisc]

It is a deeper frying pan than mine, which means I might use it in place of mine since I double and triple so many of my recipes.

I'll have to ponder this and decide what to do.

Thanks for your help.

[Karin]

I'd toss it, but then I don't care for non stick pans unless they're well seasoned cast iron (just so you know my bias!)