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Med's Ryan Marino says it's OK to cook with aluminum pans

MEDIA | May 9, 2025
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Is aluminum cookware is safe to use? We asked medical experts, toxicologists, and professional chefs for some reassurance
Homes & GardensRyan Marino, associate professor at the School of Medicine and medical toxicologist, explained why it's OK to cook with aluminum pans. "Aluminum cookware is considered safe to use. The amount of aluminum that cookware may contribute to food is usually minimal, usually far less than is already present in all of the foods we eat, and should not pose any health risk for most people using it as intended," said Marino.

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