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
Salton
LTD Commodities Salton Stainless Steel Panini Grill
stainless steel plates, no nonstick coating
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
Non-stick coated cooking plates (coating composition not disclosed)
Skip until coating details emerge, typical non-stick cookware without transparency is a PFAS concern.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
Rotating Double Belgian Waffle Maker
Nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)
Skip, nonstick coating type undisclosed; safer alternatives exist.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
Stuffed Belgian Waffle Maker
Non-stick coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)
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
nonstick-coated cooking surfaces (type unspecified)
Skip unless Salton confirms Teflon-type coating-free nonstick coating.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
Belgian Waffle Maker Wm-4a 120v Tested Works
Nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)
Skip unless you confirm the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-free; Salton does not disclose coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
Vintage Salton Belgian Waffle Maker Model WM-4 Maxim Housewares Kitchen Appliance
nonstick coating on heating plate (type unspecified)
Skip, vintage model with undisclosed nonstick coating; modern Salton products rarely disclosed PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
Vtg 1998 Salton Belgian Waffle Maker Wm8bel Bakes Two Belgian Waffles
Nonstick-coated cooking plates (coating unspecified)
Skip: 1998 vintage nonstick cookware with no disclosed coating; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
Vintage Salton Electric Belgian Waffle Maker Model Wm3c
Nonstick-coated cooking surface (type unspecified)
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
Nonstick-coated cooking plates; composition unspecified
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
nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)
Skip: 1994 nonstick cookware with no modern disclosure, PFAS risk unquantified.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
SM1068 Sandwich Maker
nonstick-coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)
Skip until coating type is disclosed; unknown nonstick formulation is a PFAS risk flag.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
Vintage Salton Sandwich Press, Sand which Maker
Non-stick coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)
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
Nonstick-coated cooking surfaces (unspecified Teflon-family coating type)
Skip unless brand discloses nonstick coating composition, PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Salton
4-in-1 Grill XL
Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Salton discloses coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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