Platinum Silicone Tongs vs Good Grips 12-in. Tongs with Silicone Heads: which is safer?
GreenPan Platinum Silicone Tongs is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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
OXO
Good Grips 12-in. Tongs with Silicone Heads
PFAS grade
B 80/100
Overall grade
C 72/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Stainless steel handle, silicone heads
Confidence
78%
PossibleSilicone degradation with age and heat
PossibleBacterial or mold growth in handle seams
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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