Idk if I got a weird pan or what, b/c not one of these reviews has mentioned anything about the odd smell that emanates from this pan when baking. It is very, very strange and frankly just reeks. I cannot even describe what it smells like, it is just so bad. I did, obviously, clean it before use, so I have no idea what that smell is. The pros are that it is truly non stick and a very thin, light weight pan. Which I have to get used to, b/c when I pulled the rack out from the oven the pan and everything on it almost went flying! 😂 I am so disappointed b/c other than the smell of the pan, I really love everything else about it and would have given it 5 stars otherwise. 😕 I'm hoping the smell will eventually dissipate or I, unfortunately, will have to get rid of it, b/c I honestly cannot stomach that stench. But I am disheartened b/c I have used it a few times already and the smell continues to be just as strong, so we'll see. Do I recommend? That, I can't say one way or other, b/c going by the other reviews no one else seems to have this complaint. Maybe you get lucky and don't get a stinky one like I did. 🤷🏽 Lol