Utensil Essentials 6-Piece Silicone Utensil Set vs Silicone Flex Turner: which is safer?
Our Place Utensil Essentials 6-Piece Silicone Utensil Set is the clear pick. OXO Silicone Flex Turner 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
Silicone Flex Turner
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 57/100
Verdict
Skip
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
silicone
Confidence
82%
PossibleSilicone degradation at high temperature
PossibleVolatile off-gassing
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