F

Is Baking Steel PFAS-free?

Across 32 graded products, Baking Steel averages F (40/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Baking Steel C or better, safest first

Le Creuset 15" Round Pizza Stone

Baking Steel

Le Creuset 15" Round Pizza Stone

Unglazed ceramic/stoneware

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, pizza stone material itself is uncoated ceramic, a traditional low-risk substrate.

Risky category by default

King Arthur Bread and Pizza Stone

Baking Steel

King Arthur Bread and Pizza Stone

Carbon steel with food-grade mineral oil seasoning

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, seasoned carbon steel has no PFAS-prone coatings.

Risky category by default

If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets

Baking Steel

If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets

silicone-coated parchment paper

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern choice; parchment + silicone coating with transparent PFAS-free pledge and third-party backing.

MADE SAFE Certified

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Baking Steel The Original Ultra Conductive Pizza Stone

Baking Steel

The Original Ultra Conductive Pizza Stone

carbon steel (bare metal, no coating)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, bare carbon steel has no PFAS-prone coatings.

Risky category by default

VEVOR Pizza Steel 1/4" Pizza Steel Plate for Oven

Baking Steel

VEVOR Pizza Steel 1/4" Pizza Steel Plate for Oven

Carbon steel plate, uncoated

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, plain carbon steel pizza steel with no nonstick or protective coatings.

Risky category by default

World Market Round Natural Ceramic Pizza Baking Stone with Handles

Baking Steel

World Market Round Natural Ceramic Pizza Baking Stone with Handles

Natural ceramic (uncoated)

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice; uncoated ceramic pizza stone has no typical PFAS vector, but verify no hidden glaze coating.

Risky category by default

Cooking Steel 16"x16"

Baking Steel

Cooking Steel 16"x16"

carbon steel, uncoated

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, plain carbon steel has no typical PFAS vector.

Risky category by default

Williams Sonoma Pizza Steel

Baking Steel

Williams Sonoma Pizza Steel

Carbon steel, uncoated

D
D · Elevated

Lower-concern choice, uncoated steel pizza steel avoids PFAS-prone nonstick coatings.

Risky category by default

Pit Boss 15" Ceramic Pizza Stone

Baking Steel

Pit Boss 15" Ceramic Pizza Stone

ceramic

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; ceramic pizza stones are inherently PFAS-free materials.

Risky category by default

Thyme & Table Easy Clean Silicone Baking Mat

Baking Steel

Thyme & Table Easy Clean Silicone Baking Mat

Silicone baking mat

D
D · Elevated

Silicone baking mats carry lower PFAS concern; verify no Teflon-family coating additives.

Risky category by default

Silicone Baking Mats

Baking Steel

Silicone Baking Mats

Food-grade silicone

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Silicone baking mats carry minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips Silicone Baking Mat

Baking Steel

OXO Good Grips Silicone Baking Mat

Food-grade silicone

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone mat is PFAS-free by material class.

Risky category by default

Last Confection Silicone Baking Mats Set of 3

Baking Steel

Last Confection Silicone Baking Mats Set of 3

Silicone

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Food-grade silicone mats rarely contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Range Kleen Silicone Baking Mat

Baking Steel

Range Kleen Silicone Baking Mat

silicone (synthetic elastomer)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern. Silicone baking mats rarely contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

King Arthur Flour Precut Baking Parchment Paper Sheets

Baking Steel

King Arthur Flour Precut Baking Parchment Paper Sheets

Silicone-treated paper; coating unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until ingredient disclosure improves, parchment coatings are a known PFAS risk category.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fox Run Parchment Paper Roll 5772

Baking Steel

Fox Run Parchment Paper Roll 5772

cellulose paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating composition, parchment paper's grease barrier typically raises PFAS concern.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper

Baking Steel

Reynolds Kitchens Parchment Paper

Paper with silicone-based non-stick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern option, but no transparency on coating source, silicone is typical but unconfirmed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Reynolds Kitchen Sheets Pre-Cut Parchment Paper 25 Sheets

Baking Steel

Reynolds Kitchen Sheets Pre-Cut Parchment Paper 25 Sheets

Silicone-coated paper (parchment paper)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern for typical parchment, but no PFAS disclosure makes verification impossible.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Mrs. Anderson's Baking Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets

Baking Steel

Mrs. Anderson's Baking Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets

Silicone-coated parchment paper

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until transparency improves, parchment coating source is undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct

Baking Steel

CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct

paper with silicone-based or wax grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Parchment paper likely lower concern but no transparency, choose uncoated or verified alternatives if concerned.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sur La Table Berry Parchment Sheets

Baking Steel

Sur La Table Berry Parchment Sheets

Bleached wood pulp with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Parchment paper's grease-resistance raises PFAS concern; transparency lacking.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Nonstick Aluminized Steel Baking Sheet

Baking Steel

Nonstick Aluminized Steel Baking Sheet

Aluminized steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware commonly uses PFAS, and Baking Steel provides no transparency.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Mainstays 3PC Nonstick Cookie Sheet Set

Baking Steel

Mainstays 3PC Nonstick Cookie Sheet Set

Steel with nonstick coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, nonstick coating type undisclosed; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

GoodCook Nonstick Steel Cookie Sheet

Baking Steel

GoodCook Nonstick Steel Cookie Sheet

Steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware without transparent material specs carries unnecessary PFAS risk.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Wilton Bake It Better Non-Stick Cookie Sheet

Baking Steel

Wilton Bake It Better Non-Stick Cookie Sheet

Steel with unspecified non-stick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, non-stick with no PFAS transparency is a red flag.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

EATEX 2-Piece Baking Cookie Sheet Set

Baking Steel

EATEX 2-Piece Baking Cookie Sheet Set

carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details are disclosed, nonstick origin unknown.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Viking 3-Piece Nonstick Aluminized Steel Baking Sheet Set

Baking Steel

Viking 3-Piece Nonstick Aluminized Steel Baking Sheet Set

Aluminized steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware without transparency on PFAS carries inherent concern.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Greenpan 11 inch x 17 inch Nonstick Cookie Sheet

Baking Steel

Greenpan 11 inch x 17 inch Nonstick Cookie Sheet

Nonstick coating (unspecified polymer); steel substrate

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Greenpan discloses their nonstick chemistry, unspecified coatings carry PFAS risk.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Gibson Home Love To Bake Nonstick Steel Jelly Roll Baking Sheet Set

Baking Steel

Gibson Home Love To Bake Nonstick Steel Jelly Roll Baking Sheet Set

Steel sheet with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed or switch to cast iron/stainless steel.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Oven Mats

Baking Steel

Oven Mats

steel with unspecified nonstick or silicone coating

F
F · High PFAS

Insufficient disclosure on coating composition; PFAS risk unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

GIR Baking Mat

Baking Steel

GIR Baking Mat

silicone-based coating on fabric/fiberglass (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Coating composition undisclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

NutriChef Silicone Baking Mats

Baking Steel

NutriChef Silicone Baking Mats

silicone (no nonstick coating specified)

F
F · High PFAS

Silicone baking mats typically lower PFAS concern; confirm no coating additives.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

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