Toxic fume from non-stick coating?

[pne123]

This thread made me think about my new smoke box.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ead.php?t=6192

I switched out the cast iron box in my gosm for a small but much bigger than stock loaf pan. This pan is non-stick. I know non-stick teflon coating is supposed to be safe up to about 400 deg. I am not sure what the flame at the bottom of my smoke would be putting out. I know a lot of people have swapped out their smoke boxes. Anyone concerned about fumes from the teflon non-stick coating? I guess in my case it does not matter much. Most of the coating on the outside bottom is gone or at least very discolored so I guess all or most of my fumes, if there was any, is already gone.

 

[pigcicles]

If you have concerns just use uncoated plain jane items. Some use coffee cans, others use cast iron skillets.

 

[tonto1117]

I would go with a non stick pan to avoid what they call the "Teflon Flu" Google it and you will find all the info on it......I figure why take the chance.