Silicone Spatula vs Platinum Silicone Tongs: which is safer?

GreenPan Platinum Silicone Tongs is the clear pick. All-Clad Silicone Spatula carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

All-Clad

Silicone Spatula

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

silicone handle and head

Confidence

82%

PossibleHandle degradation and adhesive bond failure

PossibleOff-gassing during first use

PossibleDiscoloration or staining from food pigments

Why this grade

Our pick

GreenPan

Platinum Silicone Tongs

PFAS grade

A 90/100

Overall grade

C 78/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

silicone, stainless steel handle

Confidence

78%

PossibleSilicone degradation and leaching

PossibleColor dyes or pigments in silicone

PossibleBacterial growth in grip seams or joints

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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