West Elm Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Square Pan vs 11" 28cm Paula Deen Cast Iron Skillet Double Handle Hammered Black: which is safer?
West Elm Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Square Pan edges it on pure PFAS risk, but 11" 28cm Paula Deen Cast Iron Skillet Double Handle Hammered Black wins overall once other hazards are counted.
Caraway
West Elm Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Square Pan
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyCeramic coating degradation and particle shedding
PossibleThermal degradation of coating at high heat
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Paula Deen
11" 28cm Paula Deen Cast Iron Skillet Double Handle Hammered Black
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleIron leaching
PossibleRust and corrosion from poor maintenance
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