California's new law bans 'forever chemicals'—PFAS—from cookware and other products, raising concerns among some chefs.
These chemicals, known for their persistence in the environment, are used to create non-stick surfaces in popular cookware.
Celebrity chefs fear negative economic impacts, arguing that the ban unfairly targets a safe and FDA-approved substance.
However, environmental advocates counter that even small amounts of these chemicals released during cooking pose health risks.
