Is Midea PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Midea averages F (19/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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8 Cups Uncooked Rice Cooker
Stainless steel bowl, plastic housing, non-stick inner pot coating (unspecified polymer)
Lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware, but coating type unconfirmed, stainless steel exterior is a positive.
⚠Risky category by default
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12-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
Stainless steel inner pot, pressure vessel
Lower-concern design for a pressure cooker; PFAS risks are minimal but Midea offers no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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HeatXpress Air Fryer Oven
Nonstick-coated interior (unspecified Teflon-family coating or alternative)
Skip until Midea discloses nonstick coating chemistry or provides PFAS-free verification.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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5.3-Quart Digital Air Fryer
Non-stick coated cooking basket (coating type unspecified)
Skip until coating details are public, Midea discloses nothing about PFAS or non-stick chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Dual-Zone Air Fryer
nonstick-coated cooking baskets (composition unspecified)
Skip until Midea discloses nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven
Nonstick-coated interior (unspecified polymer); stainless steel exterior
Skip until Midea clarifies nonstick coating composition, unspecified coatings on hot-cooking surfaces raise PFAS concern.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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11 Qt. Smart Two-Zone Air Fryer Oven
Nonstick-coated basket; composition not publicly disclosed
Skip until Midea discloses basket coating composition; nonstick cookware carries inherent PFAS uncertainty.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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11-Quart Two-Zone Air Fryer Oven
Non-stick coated heating elements (composition unspecified)
Skip until Midea discloses non-stick coating chemistry or switches to PFAS-free alternatives.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven MET26C3ASBB
Steel/aluminum housing; interior cooking surface unspecified (likely nonstick coating)
Skip until Midea discloses coating chemistry, nonstick cookware surfaces warrant transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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HeatXpress Air Fryer 5.5qt
Nonstick-coated cooking basket (type unspecified)
Skip until Midea discloses nonstick coating chemistry or third-party testing.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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6-Cup Uncooked Rice Cooker, 360 Induction Heating Technology, 24h Dealy Start & Keep Warm, Non Stick Rice Cookers, 3L, White
non-stick interior coating, unspecified; likely aluminum or steel body
Skip until Midea clarifies non-stick coating chemistry; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Electric Rice Cooker
Inner cooking pot with unspecified nonstick coating; stainless steel outer body
Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick rice cooker pots often use Teflon-type coating/PFAS without transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Rice Cooker
Inner cooking pot with unspecified nonstick coating; stainless steel/aluminum housing
Skip until Midea discloses inner pot coating composition or provides PFAS testing.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Multifunctional Rice Cooker with Steamer
Nonstick-coated inner pot; coating type unspecified
Insufficient transparency; skip unless Midea discloses coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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5L Non-Stick Ceramic Glazed Inner Pot Midea Rice Cooker, Household 5L Large Capacity 4L Electric
Ceramic-glazed inner pot (coated ceramic)
Lower PFAS concern for the ceramic pot; confirm non-stick mechanism with seller before purchase.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Micom Rice Cooker MB-FS3017
inner cooking bowl with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until Midea discloses inner bowl coating composition and PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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