Is Smithey PFAS-free?
Across 30 graded products, Smithey averages F (60/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Smithey C or better, safest first
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Smith & Clark Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Cast iron, seasoned (oil-based finish)
Lower concern, cast iron is PFAS-inert; seasoning uses food-grade oil, not PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12
Cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is an inherently safe, non-coated cookware material.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8
Cast iron, seasoned finish
Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no nonstick coating or chemical surface treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ironware No. 11 American Anniversary Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned/bare metal
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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No. 11 Deep Skillet with Glass Lid
Cast iron with glass lid
Lower-concern cookware, cast iron avoids PFAS-prone nonstick coatings entirely.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cast Iron Flat Top Griddle No. 12
Cast iron, bare or seasoned
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron carries no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle
Cast iron with seasoning oil
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron has no PFAS coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smith & Clark Cast Iron Pumpkin Harvest Dutch Oven
Cast iron, enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern; cast iron with enamel is a traditional cookware category without known Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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No. 10 Flat Top Griddle
Cast iron, uncoated
Lower PFAS concern; cast iron griddles contain no Teflon-family coating coatings by design.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ironware Cast Iron Grill Pan No. 12
Cast iron, seasoned (no Teflon-family coating)
Lower-concern cookware, bare cast iron has no PFAS coating layer.
⚠Risky category by default
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Dual Handle Skillet No. 14
Cast iron, uncoated
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
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1 Qt Saucepan
Stainless steel with bare metal construction
Lower-concern cookware choice; stainless steel has no inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Dutch Oven
enameled cast iron
Lower concern, enameled cast iron Dutch ovens rarely contain PFAS, but verify enamel supplier if worried.
⚠Risky category by default
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No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower concern, traditional cast iron has no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle
cast iron, seasoned surface
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron has no nonstick coating or chemical treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Cast iron with enamel coating
Lower concern, traditional cast iron with standard enamel is not a known PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
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3-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Smith & Clark
enameled cast iron (vitreous enamel coating)
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron rarely uses Teflon-family coating, but no public disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
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Ironware 5.5 QT. Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Cast iron with enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron with enamel is a traditional, PFAS-free cookware category.
⚠Risky category by default
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12" Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron with seasoned oil coating
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron requires no fluorochemical treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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Seasoned Cast Iron Flat Top Griddle & Skillet Set, 12"
seasoned cast iron (no synthetic coating)
Lower PFAS concern, seasoned cast iron has no synthetic nonstick coating or water-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
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11-Piece Nonstick Saucepan Set with Storage Kit
Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Skip or request full ingredient disclosure, nonstick cookware PFAS risk unknown without coating specifics.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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1 qt. and 2 qt. Stainless Steel Nonstick Sauce Pan Set with Lid Tri-Ply Bottom Induction Safe Dishwasher Safe, 4-Pack
Stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until Smithey discloses nonstick chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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11 Inch Nonstick Sauce Pan
Nonstick coating (unspecified type)
Skip until coating details are public, nonstick cookware often contains PFAS, and Smithey discloses nothing.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Thyme & Table Signature Ribbed Saucepan
Stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating transparency improves; nonstick cookware from this brand offers no PFAS assurance.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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At Home 3Qt Black Speckled Non-Stick Sauce Pan with Lid
non-stick coating, type unspecified
Skip unless Smithey discloses the non-stick coating chemistry; unspecified non-stick on cookware carries PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Smeg Ceramic Coating Non-stick Saucepan 20 Cm Matt Emerald Green
ceramic coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand clarifies coating chemistry, ceramic nonstick claims lack specifics.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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The Founder's 3-Piece Set
Carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until Smithey discloses coating composition; nonstick type unconfirmed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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Restoration SMITHEY
Carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until Smithey discloses coating composition; carbon steel base is sound, but nonstick coating source unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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No. 14 Dual Handle Skillet
Polished steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Lower-concern cast cookware, but unspecified nonstick coating warrants caution.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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