10-Piece Circulon Contempo Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set $99.97 + Free Shipping

Quote from TheBursar : While a somewhat different non-stick surface Circulon pans still contain some PTFE material, the same stuff that can make Teflon potentially toxic. As someone planning to buy a pet parrot I have done research into pan coatings. Circulon admits as much in its published fine print that their pots and pans are not 'bird safe' - the reason being the same possibility of toxic gas release that Teflon has, only less risk than Teflon. Deal dead now so somewhat moot.

You sound like you know more, but I thought that's only if you stick the pan in a broiler or boil dry. Extrapolating that, if you use anodized for steaks or stir frying, it may pose issues. If you mainly boil water, cook sauces, cook soup, or low braises, it seems the fumes should not be a problem. Basically if you expose large areas of the pan to high heat without something to remove that heat (water, food, oil), it can cause fumes. I can understand you doing the due diligence not just for pets, but quality of life in your home though. I don't think this stuff is moot. It's good info for people.