Cast Iron Skillet vs Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12: which is safer?
Bayou Classic Cast Iron Skillet is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Bayou Classic
Cast Iron Skillet
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 86/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Cast iron (seasoned)
Confidence
92%
PossibleRust and iron leaching
Smithey Ironware
Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
C 78/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Confidence
92%
PossibleIron leaching
PossibleThermal shock cracking
PossibleBacterial or mold growth
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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