The illness occurs when fumes from an overheated Teflon or nonstick pan are inhaled. Nonstick pans are made with polytetrafluoroethylene (also known as PTFE). PTFE's are known as "forever ...

But which one you should buy can also be a bit divisive, as nonstick pans have variations that are cause for debate. Some people say ceramic is best, while others swear by different coatings ...

So when The New York Times, CNN, Business Insider, Food And Wine, Better Homes & Gardens, Bon Appétit, Serious Eats, Food Network and CNET all declare a $28 fry pan from Amazon the nonstick ...