Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12 vs Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet: which is safer?
Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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
Our pick
Smithey Ironware
Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 82/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Cast iron with seasoned oil finish
Confidence
92%
PossibleSeasoning oil degradation
PossibleThermal shock cracking
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