Home Small Rectangle Pan vs West Elm Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Roasting Pan with Rack: which is safer?
Caraway Home Small Rectangle Pan is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Caraway
Home Small Rectangle Pan
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 96/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating (Teflon-type coating and PFOA-free)
Confidence
82%
PossibleCeramic coating degradation and chipping
Ceramic Chef
West Elm Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Roasting Pan with Rack
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
F 64/100
Verdict
Buy with care
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating
Confidence
78%
LikelyCeramic coating degradation over time
PossibleAluminum substrate leaching (if uncoated substrate exposed)
PossibleThermal shock or handle integrity
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