F

Is Salton PFAS-free?

Across 15 graded products, Salton averages F (16/100). 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

LTD Commodities Salton Stainless Steel Panini Grill

Salton

LTD Commodities Salton Stainless Steel Panini Grill

stainless steel plates, no nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower PFAS concern, stainless steel panini press with no nonstick coating evident, but brand offers no transparency on any surface treatments.

Risky category by default

Salton Belgian Waffle Maker

Salton

Belgian Waffle Maker

Non-stick coated cooking plates (coating composition not disclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details emerge, typical non-stick cookware without transparency is a PFAS concern.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton Rotating Double Belgian Waffle Maker

Salton

Rotating Double Belgian Waffle Maker

Nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, nonstick coating type undisclosed; safer alternatives exist.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton Stuffed Belgian Waffle Maker

Salton

Stuffed Belgian Waffle Maker

Non-stick coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Salton discloses non-stick coating composition; legacy brand, high-risk era for PFAS in cookware.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton 3 in 1 Grill, Sandwich & Waffle Maker

Salton

3 in 1 Grill, Sandwich & Waffle Maker

nonstick-coated cooking surfaces (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Salton confirms Teflon-type coating-free nonstick coating.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton Belgian Waffle Maker Wm-4a 120v Tested Works

Salton

Belgian Waffle Maker Wm-4a 120v Tested Works

Nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-free; Salton does not disclose coating chemistry.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Vintage Salton Belgian Waffle Maker Model WM-4 Maxim Housewares Kitchen Appliance

Salton

Vintage Salton Belgian Waffle Maker Model WM-4 Maxim Housewares Kitchen Appliance

nonstick coating on heating plate (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, vintage model with undisclosed nonstick coating; modern Salton products rarely disclosed PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Vtg 1998 Salton Belgian Waffle Maker Wm8bel Bakes Two Belgian Waffles

Salton

Vtg 1998 Salton Belgian Waffle Maker Wm8bel Bakes Two Belgian Waffles

Nonstick-coated cooking plates (coating unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip: 1998 vintage nonstick cookware with no disclosed coating; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Vintage Salton Electric Belgian Waffle Maker Model Wm3c

Salton

Vintage Salton Electric Belgian Waffle Maker Model Wm3c

Nonstick-coated cooking surface (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you can confirm the coating is Teflon-type coating-free; vintage Salton appliances rarely disclose nonstick chemistry.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton Sandwich Grill

Salton

Sandwich Grill

Nonstick-coated cooking plates; composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware without PFAS transparency poses uncertainty.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton Snack 'N' Sandwich Maker 1994 Model SA4 BLK Panini

Salton

Snack 'N' Sandwich Maker 1994 Model SA4 BLK Panini

nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip: 1994 nonstick cookware with no modern disclosure, PFAS risk unquantified.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton SM1068 Sandwich Maker

Salton

SM1068 Sandwich Maker

nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating type is disclosed; unknown nonstick formulation is a PFAS risk flag.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Vintage Salton Sandwich Press, Sand which Maker

Salton

Vintage Salton Sandwich Press, Sand which Maker

Non-stick coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you can confirm the non-stick coating material, vintage Salton presses rarely disclose Teflon-type coating or coating details.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton Flip and Cook 3-in-1 Air Fryer, Grill, & Dehydrator

Salton

Flip and Cook 3-in-1 Air Fryer, Grill, & Dehydrator

Nonstick-coated cooking surfaces (unspecified Teflon-family coating type)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand discloses nonstick coating composition, PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Salton 4-in-1 Grill XL

Salton

4-in-1 Grill XL

Nonstick coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Salton discloses coating composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

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