Is Mercer PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Mercer averages F (37/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Mercer C or better, safest first
Mercer
Culinary Genesis 6-Piece Glass Knife Block Set
Glass knife block with stainless steel knives
Lower PFAS concern, glass and stainless steel are inherently PFAS-free materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Mercer
Culinary M21830 7-Piece Knife Roll Set
Stainless steel blades; canvas/leather knife roll
Lower-concern product; stainless steel knives carry minimal PFAS risk by design.
⚠Risky category by default
Mercer
Culinary Renaissance Knife Block Set M23500
Stainless steel blades; wooden knife block
Lower concern, stainless steel blades and wood block carry minimal PFAS risk; no disclosure needed.
⚠Risky category by default
Mercer
Culinary Genesis 10-Piece Forged Knife Set with Case
Forged stainless steel blades, no nonstick coating
Lower concern, forged stainless steel knives have no nonstick or water-resistant coatings typical of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Mercer
Culinary 10-Piece Forged Renaissance Knife Set m21860
Forged high-carbon stainless steel blades
Lower-concern knife set; stainless steel blades carry minimal PFAS risk typical of cutlery.
⚠Risky category by default
Mercer
Culinary Renaissance Knife Starter Set
Stainless steel blades, steel handles
Lower concern, stainless steel kitchen knives carry minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Mercer
Culinary Millennia Student Set
Stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating is identified, nonstick cookware without PFAS disclosure warrants caution.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Mercer
Cutlery 4" Non Stick Paring Knife Set (Set of 3)
Steel blades with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until Mercer discloses the nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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