Is Presto PFAS-free?
Across 35 graded products, Presto averages F (25/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Presto C or better, safest first
Presto
23 Quart Induction Pressure Canner
Stainless steel and aluminum construction
Lower PFAS concern, stainless/aluminum pressure canner with no nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Presto
Napkin 38×38 2-ply pp 2-ply 1/4 white (24*50)
polypropylene (PP), no coating disclosed
Lower concern, plain PP napkins rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Presto
Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker 03510
Ceramic nonstick coating
Lower concern, ceramic coating is typically PFAS-free, but Presto does not publicly disclose coating chemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Presto
8 Qt. Aluminum Pressure Cooker
aluminum body, no nonstick coating
Lower concern, uncoated aluminum pressure cooker carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Presto
Nationalpresto Presto Pressure Cooker and Canner 01755
stainless steel body; no nonstick coating
Lower concern, stainless steel pressure canner with no nonstick coating or known PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Presto
Crock Pot Slow Cooker Liners 4-Pack
Polyethylene (food-grade plastic liner)
Lower concern; disposable plastic liners avoid nonstick coatings but carry minor landfill footprint.
⚠Risky category by default
Presto
Cookware 6 Qt. S/S Pressure Cooker
stainless steel 6-quart pressure cooker vessel
Lower concern, stainless steel cookware without nonstick coating poses minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Presto
P Luncheon Napkins - W, 12.1/2 x 11.3/4 6000/CS
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS coatings; Presto discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Presto
2 Ply Luncheon Napkins
2-ply paper napkins, grease-resistant coating
Skip due to silent stance on grease-resistant coating source; higher-risk category.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Presto
3 Ply White Luncheon Napkin
virgin bleached wood pulp + grease-resistant coating
Skip or verify Presto's coating supplier, grease-resistant napkins often contain fluorinated PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Presto
FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker
Non-stick coated cooking surface (unspecified Teflon-family coating or alternative)
Skip or contact Presto directly, non-stick coating chemistry undisclosed, PFAS status unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Belgian Waffle Bowl Maker
nonstick-coated cooking surfaces (coating type unspecified)
Skip until coating details are public; nonstick waffle makers often use Teflon-type coating-based coatings.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Flip Belgian Waffle Maker
nonstick-coated cooking surface (type unspecified)
Skip unless Presto confirms the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-free; silent stance on PFAS is a red flag for cookware.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Belgian Waffle Bowl Maker Machine
Nonstick-coated heating surface (composition unspecified)
Skip until Presto discloses nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Basic Flip Waffle Maker
nonstick-coated cooking surface (type unspecified)
Skip until Presto discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Belgian Waffle Bowl Maker 03501
nonstick-coated aluminum, composition unspecified
Skip or contact Presto directly, nonstick waffle makers commonly use Teflon-type coating-based coatings, but this model's specifics are undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Belgian Stuffed Waffle Maker
Nonstick-coated cooking plates; composition unspecified by brand
Skip until Presto discloses nonstick coating chemistry or offers PFAS-free verification.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Drew Barrymore Beautiful 2-in-1 Panini Press & Grill
Nonstick-coated cooking plates; composition unspecified
Skip until coating details are disclosed, nonstick without transparency is a red flag.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Cool Touch Electric Tilt'nDrain Griddle 07045
Nonstick-coated cooking surface (composition unspecified)
Skip unless Presto publicly discloses the nonstick coating type, unspecified nonstick on griddles carries PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
2-slice Panini Press and Indoor Grill
Nonstick cooking surface (type unspecified by Presto)
Skip until Presto discloses nonstick coating type; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
BigGriddle Electric Griddle 07046
aluminum griddle with nonstick coating (unspecified type)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, nonstick griddles carry PFAS risk Presto won't clarify.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Liddle Griddle Mini Electric Griddle
Non-stick coated aluminum cooking surface (coating type unspecified)
Skip until Presto discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Costway 3 in 1 Indoor Electric Panini Press Grill with LED Display
Nonstick-coated cooking plates (coating type unspecified)
Skip until coating is disclosed; nonstick cookware without PFAS transparency carries unquantified risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
25410c Panini Press & Indoor Grill Chrome/black & Electric Vegetable
Nonstick-coated cooking surfaces; chrome/black exterior
Skip until Presto discloses nonstick chemistry or offers PFAS-free model.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Chef Buddy Panini Press Grill and Gourmet Sandwich Maker
Nonstick-coated heating plates (unspecified polymer)
Skip until Presto discloses the nonstick coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
6-Quart Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker Plus
Stainless steel body with unspecified nonstick-coated lid/inner surfaces
Skip until Presto discloses coating composition or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Electric Pressure Cooker 6Qt
Stainless steel body; inner pot/lid coating unspecified
Skip until Presto discloses inner-pot coating materials and PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
06003 Multicooker Steamer
stainless steel cooking surface, unspecified nonstick interior coating
Lower PFAS concern due to stainless steel base, but interior nonstick coating identity remains undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners
Plastic film liner (coating composition undisclosed)
Skip until composition is disclosed; PFAS risk unclear for slow cooker liners.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners
Plastic film liner (Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating composition unspecified)
Skip, nonstick plastic liner without composition disclosure poses unclear PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Slow Cooker Liners
Plastic film liner (unspecified coating/treatment)
Skip until Presto discloses coating composition; nonstick liners commonly use PFAS.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
PanSaver Slow Cooker Liners
Heat-resistant plastic/silicone blend with unspecified coating
Skip, unspecified nonstick coating raises PFAS concern; no brand disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Best Choice Slow Cooker Liners
plastic/polymer liner (unspecified coating)
Skip until coating details are public; disposable slow cooker liners often contain PFAS-based release agents.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Extra Large Roaster Liners Fits 1622 Qt Oval Roasters
Plastic roasting pan liner (coating type unspecified)
Skip, opaque coating disclosure on single-use plastic roasting liners raises PFAS concern.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Presto
Crock-Pot Kitchen Slow Cooker Liner
Disposable plastic liner (presumed polyester or polyethylene blend)
Skip, no transparency on liner composition or PFAS risk; disposable liners often hide coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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