Is Smithfield PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Smithfield averages F (59/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 10 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Smithfield C or better, safest first
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Smithey Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smithey Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
Cast iron, naturally seasoned or plain
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron has no Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smithey 12" Cast Iron Skillet
cast iron, seasoned finish
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron requires no fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smithey Ironware No. 14 Skillet
Cast iron, no nonstick coating
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron skillet with no synthetic coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smithey Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8
Cast iron, bare seasoned surface
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cast iron poses minimal forever-chemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smith & Clark Ironworks 10" Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Frying Pan
cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a safe material choice with no chemical coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Skillet No. 6
Cast iron, seasoned surface (traditional fat/oil)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (bare/seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron is not a PFAS-prone material category.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pork Salt Sliced
Pork product in paper/cardboard packaging
Lower concern for PFAS, packaged meat product with standard food packaging, no high-risk coatings typical.
⚠Risky category by default
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Homestyle Marinated Roast
plastic film / polymer packaging (unspecified)
Low PFAS risk for the meat itself; packaging composition unknown, standard concern for sealed processed meats.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Prime Fresh Delicatessen Sandwich Style Pepperoni 7 oz Package
Plastic film packaging with grease/moisture barrier coating
Skip until Smithfield discloses packaging coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Prime Fresh Sliced Deli Thin Hard Salami
plastic/film packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Smithfield directly, deli meat packaging often uses PFAS-based grease barriers, but no public disclosure found.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Prime Fresh Pepperoni Family Size 14 oz
Plastic film packaging (LDPE/LLDPE) with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-conscious; grease-resistant food packaging commonly treated with PFAS but Smithfield discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Anytime Favorites Diced Ham
plastic film/paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Smithfield discloses packaging coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Anytime Favorites Boneless Hickory Smoked Ham Steak
plastic/paper composite film with grease-resistant barrier coating
Skip until packaging details are disclosed, grease-resistant meat packaging often uses PFAS-based barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Anytime Favorites Cubed Ham
plastic film/barrier coating (likely polyester-based)
Skip until Smithfield discloses packaging PFAS status; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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