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When I Cook With My Iron Cast Skillet, Particles From The Pan Enter The Food. Why?

Ebay Listings for antique cast iron skillets:

ANTIQUE SMALL #3 MARKINGS WITH #2 MARKINGS CAST IRON SKILLET 6 INCHES ACROSS
ANTIQUE SMALL #3 MARKINGS WITH #2 MARKINGS CAST IRON SKILLET 6 INCHES ACROSS
Paypal   US $24.99
ANTIQUE SMALL GRISWOLD NO. 5  A  724  ERIE PA. CAST IRON FRYING SKILLET
ANTIQUE SMALL GRISWOLD NO. 5 A 724 ERIE PA. CAST IRON FRYING SKILLET
Paypal   US $24.99
ANTIQUE SMALL WAGNER WARE SIDNEY O CAST IRON SKILLET #1055E
ANTIQUE SMALL WAGNER WARE SIDNEY O CAST IRON SKILLET #1055E
Paypal   US $24.99
Antique Star Brand Cast Iron Cooking Stove Salesman's Sample with Pot & Skillet
Antique Star Brand Cast Iron Cooking Stove Salesman's Sample with Pot & Skillet
Paypal   US $65.00
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET #5  8 INCH WITH H MARK UNDER HANDLE
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET #5 8 INCH WITH H MARK UNDER HANDLE
Paypal   US $24.99
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET MARKED 5 C  IT IS 8 INCHES
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET MARKED 5 C IT IS 8 INCHES
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ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET MARKED 7 AND 3 ON THE HANDLE
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET MARKED 7 AND 3 ON THE HANDLE
Paypal   US $24.99
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET MARKED 7 B ON BOTTOM
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET MARKED 7 B ON BOTTOM
Paypal   US $24.99
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET  WITH LID MARKED MADE IN USA 10 5/8 INCHES
ANTIQUE SMALL CAST IRON SKILLET WITH LID MARKED MADE IN USA 10 5/8 INCHES
Paypal   US $49.99
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If I scramble eggs in the iron cast skillet, little black particles end up in the eggs. Is it just too old? "1890" is stamped on the bottom of the pan. I'm not sure if that is when it was made since I purchased it at a second hand store.