Platinum Silicone Tongs vs Kaluns 4-Piece Mixed Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs & Spatula Set: which is safer?
GreenPan Platinum Silicone Tongs is the clear pick. Kaluns 4-Piece Mixed Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs & Spatula Set carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
GreenPan
Platinum Silicone Tongs
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleSilicone degradation and leaching
PossibleColor dyes or pigments in silicone
PossibleBacterial growth in grip seams or joints
Pyrex
Kaluns 4-Piece Mixed Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs & Spatula Set
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
PossibleHandle material leaching (undefined composition)
PossibleSilicone-to-handle adhesive degradation
PossibleBacterial growth in crevices
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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