10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan vs Enhanced 11" Griddle Pan, Pfas-free Ceramic Nonstick, Durable Hard: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
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
OXO
Enhanced 11" Griddle Pan, Pfas-free Ceramic Nonstick, Durable Hard
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
C 78/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Ceramic nonstick coating
Confidence
78%
PossibleCeramic coating degradation and flaking
PossibleAluminum leaching from base layer
PossibleHeat degradation of ceramic and resin binders
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