10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan vs Mfg Co Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet: which is safer?
Lodge Mfg Co Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Lodge
10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan
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 (iron overload risk)
PossibleCoating degradation and bare metal exposure
PossibleMicrobial growth if stored wet
Our pick
Lodge
Mfg Co Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 86/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Cast iron, naturally seasoned or pre-seasoned with oil
Confidence
92%
PossibleRust and oxidation requiring unsafe remedies
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