Restoration SMITHEY vs Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12: which is safer?
Restoration SMITHEY is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Smithey Ironware
Restoration SMITHEY
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 82/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Cast iron, enamel finish
Confidence
82%
PossibleEnamel coating degradation and iron exposure
PossibleThermal shock damage to enamel
Smithey Ironware
Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
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
PossibleThermal shock cracking
PossibleBacterial or mold growth
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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