You may be tempted to touch up a chipped enamel pot or repaint a nonstick pan with Teflon spray—but don't. Painting pots and pans is neither healthy nor safe because it can add toxic chemicals to the food that you prepare. Be on the safe side: Toss your pots and pans at the first sign of peeling paint, and invest in high-quality replacements that are built to last.
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