Utensil Essentials 6-Piece Silicone Utensil Set vs Nylon Tool Set of 4: which is safer?
Our Place Utensil Essentials 6-Piece Silicone Utensil Set is the clear pick. OXO Nylon Tool Set of 4 carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
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Utensil Essentials 6-Piece Silicone Utensil Set
PFAS grade
B 80/100
Overall grade
C 76/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Silicone utensils, no coating
Confidence
85%
PossibleBacterial growth or surface degradation
OXO
Nylon Tool Set of 4
PFAS grade
F 15/100
Overall grade
F 11/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
Nylon utensils, uncoated
Confidence
75%
PossibleThermal degradation of nylon polymer
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