C

Is Lodge PFAS-free?

Across 31 graded products, Lodge averages C (70/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 21 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Lodge C or better, safest first

Lodge Cast Iron Classic Cast Iron Skillets

Lodge

Cast Iron Classic Cast Iron Skillets

cast iron (bare or seasoned with oil)

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron has no synthetic coatings.

Risky category by default

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Pan 6"

Lodge

Cast Iron Skillet Pan 6"

cast iron, seasoned with oil

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron with traditional seasoning, no Teflon-family coating coatings.

Risky category by default

Tire Conversion Technologies Inc 36x48 Grill Mat

Lodge

Tire Conversion Technologies Inc 36x48 Grill Mat

Cast iron with seasoned surface

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern, cast iron grill mat is a traditional, PFAS-free material.

Risky category by default

Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle

Lodge

Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle

Cast iron, seasoned with oil

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern, traditional seasoned cast iron has no known PFAS risks.

Risky category by default

Lodge Cast Iron Round Griddle

Lodge

Cast Iron Round Griddle

cast iron, seasoned with oil

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, cast iron griddle with no added coatings or Teflon-family coating risk.

Risky category by default

Lodge 10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan

Lodge

10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan

Cast iron, seasoned with oil

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, seasoned cast iron is a traditional, PFAS-free cookware choice.

Risky category by default

Lodge Mfg Co Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet

Lodge

Mfg Co Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet

Cast iron, naturally seasoned or pre-seasoned with oil

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower PFAS concern, cast iron cookware carries minimal fluorochemical risk by design.

Risky category by default

Crêpe Pan

Lodge

Crêpe Pan

Seasoned cast iron

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice, seasoned cast iron, no synthetic coatings.

Risky category by default

9.5" Crepe Pan

Lodge

9.5" Crepe Pan

Seasoned cast iron

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern; traditional cast iron has no PFAS coating risks.

Risky category by default

Lodge round frying pan 20.32 cm

Lodge

round frying pan 20.32 cm

seasoned cast iron

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, cast iron requires no synthetic coatings.

Risky category by default

Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

Lodge

Cast Iron Skillet

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS1 flag

Risky category by default

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Lodge

Lodge

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Lodge

enameled cast iron (enamel coating on cast iron base)

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, traditional enameled cast iron is PFAS-risk-free by design.

Risky category by default

Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Cornflower | 6 Quart | Lodge Cast Iron

Lodge

Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Cornflower | 6 Quart | Lodge Cast Iron

Cast iron with enamel coating

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; traditional cast iron and enamel are not known to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Lodge USO11 Black Silicone Oval Underliner

Lodge

USO11 Black Silicone Oval Underliner

black silicone

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, silicone underliner with no nonstick coating or waterproofing treatments typical of PFAS-risk products.

Risky category by default

Goods Of The Woods 13002 Rectangular Deck Mat

Lodge

Goods Of The Woods 13002 Rectangular Deck Mat

Rubber/synthetic composite deck mat

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern, rubber deck mat carries minimal PFAS risk, but no transparency from Lodge on composition or treatments.

Risky category by default

Lodge Logic Cast-Iron Griddle

Lodge

Logic Cast-Iron Griddle

Cast iron with seasoned oil coating

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is an established safe cookware material.

Risky category by default

Lodge USA Enamel Grill Pan

Lodge

USA Enamel Grill Pan

Enamel coating over cast iron

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, enamel cast iron is a traditional, PFAS-free material class, but brand does not explicitly disclose PFAS status.

Risky category by default

Imperial Home BBQ Grill Mats

Lodge

Imperial Home BBQ Grill Mats

silicone mat with fiberglass mesh

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-risk alternative to Teflon-type coating-coated nonstick grilling surfaces; no PFAS red flags identified for silicone construction.

Risky category by default

Lodge Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle

Lodge

Reversible Cast Iron Grill/Griddle

Cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings to carry PFAS.

Risky category by default

Lodge Savor the Outdoors Seasoned Square Griddle

Lodge

Savor the Outdoors Seasoned Square Griddle

Cast iron with seasoning layer

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern; cast iron is a traditional, Teflon-type coating-free cooking surface.

Risky category by default

Lodge 10.25" Square Seasonsed Cast Iron Grill Pan

Lodge

10.25" Square Seasonsed Cast Iron Grill Pan

cast iron with seasoned oil layer

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cookware; cast iron seasoning is oil-based, not PFAS-dependent.

Risky category by default

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

Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Lodge

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

enameled cast iron (vitreous enamel coating over cast iron base)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; traditional enameled cast iron has no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Blackstone 36” Griddle Top Protection Mat

Lodge

Blackstone 36” Griddle Top Protection Mat

silicone mat

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern; silicone protection mat has no inherent PFAS risk, but no public verification.

Risky category by default

Silicone Griddle Mat 22 in. x 22 in. Black Finish Food Grade Heavy Duty Protects Grill from Dirt and Rust

Lodge

Silicone Griddle Mat 22 in. x 22 in. Black Finish Food Grade Heavy Duty Protects Grill from Dirt and Rust

Silicone mat (food-grade silicone)

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, silicone griddle mats are not inherent PFAS vectors, but Lodge provides no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

Bbq Grill Sheet 2 Pack

Lodge

Bbq Grill Sheet 2 Pack

Steel mesh, non-coated

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern; bare steel grill sheet with no coatings.

Risky category by default

Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Grill Pan

Lodge

Enameled Cast Iron Grill Pan

enameled cast iron (vitreous enamel coating)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron is a traditional non-PFAS cookware type, though enamel formulations are not publicly disclosed.

Risky category by default

Grillight GrillMat 2-Pack Non-Stick BPA-Free Griddle Mats

Lodge

Grillight GrillMat 2-Pack Non-Stick BPA-Free Griddle Mats

Non-stick coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Lodge discloses the non-stick coating chemistry.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Black Nonstick Cast Aluminum Swiss Granite Coating Induction Compatible Crepe Pancake Tawa Griddle with Stay-Cool Handle

Lodge

Black Nonstick Cast Aluminum Swiss Granite Coating Induction Compatible Crepe Pancake Tawa Griddle with Stay-Cool Handle

Cast aluminum with proprietary "Swiss Granite" nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Lodge discloses what's in the granite coating, nonstick mystery is a red flag.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

10-inch Crepe Pan, Nonstick Pancake & Dosa Pan, Tortilla Pan Dosa Tawa, Flat Griddle Pan, Induction Compatible, Easy to Clean, with Wooden Spreader,

Lodge

10-inch Crepe Pan, Nonstick Pancake & Dosa Pan, Tortilla Pan Dosa Tawa, Flat Griddle Pan, Induction Compatible, Easy to Clean, with Wooden Spreader,

nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Lodge confirms their nonstick formulation is PFAS-free.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Crepe Marble 28 cm

Lodge

Crepe Marble 28 cm

Cast iron with proprietary nonstick coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Lodge discloses the nonstick coating composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lodge Mfg Co Lodge Non-Stick Fry Pan Single Pack

Lodge

Mfg Co Lodge Non-Stick Fry Pan Single Pack

Non-stick coating (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Lodge discloses non-stick chemistry or switch to cast iron.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

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