F

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

Smith & Clark Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Smithey

Smith & Clark Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Cast iron, seasoned (oil-based finish)

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, cast iron is PFAS-inert; seasoning uses food-grade oil, not PFAS-based coatings.

Risky category by default

Smithey Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12

Smithey

Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12

Cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is an inherently safe, non-coated cookware material.

Risky category by default

Smithey Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8

Smithey

Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8

Cast iron, seasoned finish

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no nonstick coating or chemical surface treatment.

Risky category by default

Smithey Ironware No. 11 American Anniversary Skillet

Smithey

Ironware No. 11 American Anniversary Skillet

Cast iron, seasoned/bare metal

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings or treatments.

Risky category by default

Smithey Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12

Smithey

Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12

Cast iron, seasoned with oil

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no PFAS-prone coatings.

Risky category by default

Smithey No. 11 Deep Skillet with Glass Lid

Smithey

No. 11 Deep Skillet with Glass Lid

Cast iron with glass lid

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern cookware, cast iron avoids PFAS-prone nonstick coatings entirely.

Risky category by default

Smithey Cast Iron Flat Top Griddle No. 12

Smithey

Cast Iron Flat Top Griddle No. 12

Cast iron, bare or seasoned

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron carries no known PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Smithey Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle

Smithey

Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle

Cast iron with seasoning oil

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern cookware; cast iron has no PFAS coating.

Risky category by default

Smith & Clark Cast Iron Pumpkin Harvest Dutch Oven

Smithey

Smith & Clark Cast Iron Pumpkin Harvest Dutch Oven

Cast iron, enamel coating

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; cast iron with enamel is a traditional cookware category without known Teflon-family coating coatings.

Risky category by default

Smithey No. 10 Flat Top Griddle

Smithey

No. 10 Flat Top Griddle

Cast iron, uncoated

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; cast iron griddles contain no Teflon-family coating coatings by design.

Risky category by default

Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Grill Pan No. 12

Smithey

Ironware Cast Iron Grill Pan No. 12

Cast iron, seasoned (no Teflon-family coating)

B
D
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern cookware, bare cast iron has no PFAS coating layer.

Risky category by default

Smithey Dual Handle Skillet No. 14

Smithey

Dual Handle Skillet No. 14

Cast iron, uncoated

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free.

Risky category by default

Smithey 1 Qt Saucepan

Smithey

1 Qt Saucepan

Stainless steel with bare metal construction

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern cookware choice; stainless steel has no inherent PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Smithey Dutch Oven

Smithey

Dutch Oven

enameled cast iron

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, enameled cast iron Dutch ovens rarely contain PFAS, but verify enamel supplier if worried.

Risky category by default

Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet

Smithey

No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet

Cast iron, seasoned with oil

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, traditional cast iron has no PFAS-prone coatings.

Risky category by default

Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle

Smithey

Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle

cast iron, seasoned surface

C
C
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Smithey Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Smithey

Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Cast iron with enamel coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower concern, traditional cast iron with standard enamel is not a known PFAS vector.

Risky category by default

3-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Smith & Clark

Smithey

3-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Smith & Clark

enameled cast iron (vitreous enamel coating)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron rarely uses Teflon-family coating, but no public disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

Smithey Ironware 5.5 QT. Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Smithey

Ironware 5.5 QT. Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Cast iron with enamel coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, cast iron with enamel is a traditional, PFAS-free cookware category.

Risky category by default

Smithey 12" Cast Iron Skillet

Smithey

12" Cast Iron Skillet

Cast iron with seasoned oil coating

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron requires no fluorochemical treatment.

Risky category by default

Smithey Seasoned Cast Iron Flat Top Griddle & Skillet Set, 12"

Smithey

Seasoned Cast Iron Flat Top Griddle & Skillet Set, 12"

seasoned cast iron (no synthetic coating)

D
D · Elevated

Lower PFAS concern, seasoned cast iron has no synthetic nonstick coating or water-resistant treatment.

Risky category by default

11-Piece Nonstick Saucepan Set with Storage Kit

Smithey

11-Piece Nonstick Saucepan Set with Storage Kit

Nonstick coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or request full ingredient disclosure, nonstick cookware PFAS risk unknown without coating specifics.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

1 qt. and 2 qt. Stainless Steel Nonstick Sauce Pan Set with Lid Tri-Ply Bottom Induction Safe Dishwasher Safe, 4-Pack

Smithey

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

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Smithey discloses nonstick chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

11 Inch Nonstick Sauce Pan

Smithey

11 Inch Nonstick Sauce Pan

Nonstick coating (unspecified type)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details are public, nonstick cookware often contains PFAS, and Smithey discloses nothing.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Thyme & Table Signature Ribbed Saucepan

Smithey

Thyme & Table Signature Ribbed Saucepan

Stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating transparency improves; nonstick cookware from this brand offers no PFAS assurance.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

At Home 3Qt Black Speckled Non-Stick Sauce Pan with Lid

Smithey

At Home 3Qt Black Speckled Non-Stick Sauce Pan with Lid

non-stick coating, type unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Smithey discloses the non-stick coating chemistry; unspecified non-stick on cookware carries PFAS risk.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Smeg Ceramic Coating Non-stick Saucepan 20 Cm Matt Emerald Green

Smithey

Smeg Ceramic Coating Non-stick Saucepan 20 Cm Matt Emerald Green

ceramic coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand clarifies coating chemistry, ceramic nonstick claims lack specifics.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

The Founder's 3-Piece Set

Smithey

The Founder's 3-Piece Set

Carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Smithey discloses coating composition; nonstick type unconfirmed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Restoration SMITHEY

Smithey

Restoration SMITHEY

Carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Smithey discloses coating composition; carbon steel base is sound, but nonstick coating source unknown.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Smithey No. 14 Dual Handle Skillet

Smithey

No. 14 Dual Handle Skillet

Polished steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern cast cookware, but unspecified nonstick coating warrants caution.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

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