Cast Iron Skillets, ranked by PFAS safety
166 products graded A to F, safest first. 132 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in cast iron skillets, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best cast iron skillets
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Camp Chef
Camp Chef Professional Griddle
Skip until Camp Chef discloses griddle coating composition.
Staub
Staub Cast Iron Double Handle Fry Pan
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron with enamel is not a known PFAS application.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Caraway
12” Enameled Cast Iron Large Skillet
Enameled cast iron
Lower-concern cookware; enameled cast iron is an inherently safer base, and Caraway has publicly committed to PFAS-free formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
Cast Iron Classic Cast Iron Skillets
cast iron (bare or seasoned with oil)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron has no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
Cast Iron Skillet Pan 6"
cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron with traditional seasoning, no Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Le Creuset
Traditional Skillet
Enameled cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron doesn't require PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Field Company
Field Co. Cast Iron Skillet No. 8
cast iron, bare/seasoned surface
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron is a conventional, non-coated cookware choice.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12
Cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is an inherently safe, non-coated cookware material.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8
Cast iron, seasoned finish
Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no nonstick coating or chemical surface treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
Ironware No. 11 American Anniversary Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned/bare metal
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
No. 11 Deep Skillet with Glass Lid
Cast iron with glass lid
Lower-concern cookware, cast iron avoids PFAS-prone nonstick coatings entirely.
⚠Risky category by default
Finex
12" Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, polished and seasoned
Lower-concern cookware, cast iron is PFAS-free by design; no added coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Finex
4-Piece Family Cast Iron Set
Cast iron, seasoned/bare
Lower concern, bare or seasoned cast iron carries minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Victoria
Cast Iron Round Skillet
Cast iron, naturally seasoned or pre-seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron without synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Victoria
Cast Iron Skillet Set
cast iron with seasoning layer
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a traditional, uncoated material with no Teflon-family coating nonstick.
⚠Risky category by default
Solidteknics
Lightning Long Handle Skillet
Cast iron (hand-forged, seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron cookware has no synthetic nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Solidteknics
Lightning Oven to Table Skillet
Hand-hammered carbon steel
Lower-concern cookware; carbon steel is PFAS-free by nature, though transparency could be stronger.
⚠Risky category by default
Solidteknics
AUS-ION Frypan
cast iron with natural seasoning
Lower-concern cookware; bare cast iron poses no PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Solidteknics
Long Handle Skillet
Polished cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron requires no coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with oil seasoning carries no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
Restoration SMITHEY
Cast iron, enamel finish
Lower PFAS concern; cast iron with traditional enamel is well-established cookware with no PFAS red flags.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with oil seasoning carries no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron with seasoned oil finish
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron's seasoned surface poses no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
Smithey No. 11 Deep Skillet with Glass Lid
Cast iron with glass lid
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a safe, traditional cookware material with no nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Borough Furnace
Handmade Cast Iron Frying Skillet
Cast iron, bare metal surface
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Borough Furnace
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Pan 6"
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower-concern cast iron cookware with no known PFAS risk; buy with confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Borough Furnace
LODGE CAST IRON SKILLET
Cast iron (seasoned/bare metal)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a bare metal product with no Teflon-family coating or synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Borough Furnace
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet with Pour Spout
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a traditional, uncoated cookware material with no known Teflon-family coating risks.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Pan
Cast iron (bare metal, seasoned with oil)
Lower concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free; no coatings to hide chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Lodge Chef Collection Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (seasoned with vegetable oil)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free; no coatings or treatments that typically introduce forever chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
cast iron (bare seasoned)
Lower concern. Bare cast iron has no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Lodge Pre-Seasoned Skillet L14SK3
Cast iron, seasoned with vegetable oil
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free, no coatings involved.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet with Pour Spout
Cast iron with factory seasoning
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron requires no Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter Pat Industries
Yeti 10” Cast Iron Skillet Butter Pat Industries In Box
cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a traditional material without Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter Pat Industries
Skeppshult Cast Iron Frying Pan 11"
Cast iron, naturally seasoned with oil
Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings or Teflon-family coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter Pat Industries
Yeti 12” Cast Iron Skillet Butter Pat Industries - Sold Out & Rare
Cast iron, seasoned
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron cookware is an inherently safe material choice.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter Pat Industries
NO. 12 Cast Iron Skillet
cast iron (bare metal)
Lower-concern cookware, cast iron has no inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter Pat Industries
Lancaster Cast Iron Skillet No. 8
Cast iron (bare or seasoned)
Buy with confidence, cast iron has no PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Mountain
Skillet
Cast iron
Lower-concern cast iron skillet; no PFAS risk inherent to material.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Mountain
Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (bare metal, seasoned surface)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a traditional, uncoated cookware option.
⚠Risky category by default
Tramontina
Cast Iron Skillets
Cast iron with natural seasoning/oil finish
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a non-coated cookware material with no inherent fluorochemistry.
⚠Risky category by default
Tramontina
12.5" Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron with natural seasoning
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Camp Chef
Heritage Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a traditional, uncoated cookware material with no known PFAS exposure pathway.
⚠Risky category by default
Camp Chef
Cast Iron Set
cast iron (seasoned)
Lower-concern choice, cast iron has no PFAS coating risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinel
Cast Iron Skillet Set of 4
Cast iron, unseasoned or pre-seasoned
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron has no nonstick coating or PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinel
Cast Iron Skillet with Grill Press and Scraper Set
Cast iron (seasoned/bare), metal grill press, metal scraper
Lower-concern cookware, cast iron is PFAS-free by design; no toxic coatings involved.
⚠Risky category by default
Caraway
Cast Iron Cookware Bundle with Enameled Skillets & Grill Pan
enameled cast iron (enamel coating over cast iron base)
Lower PFAS concern; enameled cast iron is inherently low-risk, and brand claims PFAS-free, though unverified by third party.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Lodge Cast Iron Classic Cast Iron Skillets
Cast iron with seasoned oil finish
Lower PFAS concern; plain cast iron with oil seasoning carries no known forever-chemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Field Co. Cast Iron Skillet No. 8
Cast iron, seasoned surface
Lower concern, cast iron is not a PFAS-risk cookware category.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Set
enameled cast iron
Lower-concern choice; traditional enameled cast iron has no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Smithey Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
Cast iron (bare metal, seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron carries no Teflon-family coating or coating risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Smithey No. 11 Deep Skillet with Glass Lid
cast iron, seasoned finish
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Restoration SMITHEY
Cast iron with vintage/restored finish
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron cookware carries minimal forever-chemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Smithey Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8
Cast iron, seasoned with food-grade oils
Lower-concern cast iron skillet, no PFAS-prone coatings inherent to the product design.
⚠Risky category by default
Stargazer Cast Iron
10.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, bare metal surface
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a bare, non-coated cookware material.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smithey Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smithey Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12
Cast iron, naturally seasoned or plain
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron has no Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smithey 12" Cast Iron Skillet
cast iron, seasoned finish
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron requires no fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Bayou Classic
Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a safe cookware choice by material.
⚠Risky category by default
Bayou Classic
8-in Cast Iron Skillet | Cast Iron Cookware | Bayou Classic
Cast iron, bare metal
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron cookware is inherently free of added Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Bayou Classic
10.5-in Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
enameled cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, traditional enameled cast iron has no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Netherton Foundry
Frying pan 26CM
Cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron cookware has no inherent Teflon-family coating coatings or PFAS-dependent finishes.
⚠Risky category by default
Netherton Foundry
frying pan
Cast iron (bare or seasoned)
Lower-concern choice, cast iron has no PFAS coating history.
⚠Risky category by default
Netherton Foundry
Borough Furnace 10.5" Handmade Cast Iron Frying Skillet
Cast iron, pre-seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free and requires no Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Le Creuset
Signature Saucepan
Enameled cast iron (outer enamel coating, cast iron core)
Lower-concern cookware; enameled cast iron design avoids PFAS-prone nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Staub
Cast Iron Traditional Skillet
Cast iron with enamel coating
Lower concern, cast iron with enamel is a traditional, PFAS-free cookware choice.
⚠Risky category by default
Staub
Frying Pan with Wooden Handle
enameled cast iron (black matte enamel coating)
Lower-concern cookware; enameled cast iron does not require PFAS-based nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Staub
Cast Iron Double Handle Fry Pan
Cast iron with enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron with enamel is not a known PFAS application.
⚠Risky category by default
Finex
Cast Iron Skillet Finex
Cast iron with enamel coating
Lower concern, cast iron with enamel is PFAS-light, but coating source unclear; buy if available details are clear.
⚠Risky category by default
Finex
Cast Iron Grill Pan FINEX
Cast iron, no coating
Lower-concern choice, cast iron has no synthetic coatings or PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Solidteknics
JB Prince Solid Iron Skillet By SolidTeknics 10" Diameter
Solid cast iron, no coating
Lower PFAS concern; solid cast iron has no Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Solidteknics
AUS-ION Lightning Long Handle Skillet
Cast iron with polished/seasoned surface (no synthetic coating)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no applied nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Solidteknics
QL224D 9.5 Inch AUS-ION Lightning Oven-To-Table Pan
Iron with seasoned/oxide surface (no added nonstick coating)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional seasoned cast iron with no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Le Creuset Round Signature Dutch Oven
enameled cast iron (enamel coating on cast iron)
Lower PFAS concern; enameled cast iron cookware does not require nonstick Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Emeril Lagasse
Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (uncoated or seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is an inherently safer cookware material.
⚠Risky category by default
Tramontina
9" and 12" Enamel Cast Iron Skillet Set
Enameled cast iron (enamel coating over cast iron base)
Lower concern, traditional enamel cast iron carries no known PFAS association.
⚠Risky category by default
Camp Chef
CAST IRON SKILLET
Cast iron, uncoated
Lower-concern choice; uncoated cast iron has no PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Camp Chef
Cast Iron Pizza Pan
Cast iron, uncoated
Lower-concern buy; cast iron has no PFAS coating by design.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinel
Cast Iron Skillet Set
Cast iron (no added coating)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently safe cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinel
Cast Iron Skillet set of 2 with lids 9 inch and 7 inch
Cast iron with enamel coating (ceramic/glass-like surface)
Lower PFAS risk, cast iron with enamel coating avoids Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating nonstick, though enamel formulation source remains unverified.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinel
Cuisinart Round Cast Iron Fry Pan
Cast iron (uncoated seasoned surface)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a solid choice with no nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Caraway
Cast Iron Skillet Set
Cast iron, no added coating
Lower concern, cast iron is PFAS-free by design; no nonstick coating means no Teflon-family coating risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
Cast Iron Always Pan
cast iron with enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron with standard enamel is a traditionally safe cookware choice.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Enameled Cast Iron Cookware
Enameled cast iron (cast iron base + glass enamel coating)
Lower-concern cookware, enameled cast iron is traditionally PFAS-free, but confirm enamel source if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
Enameled cast iron (enamel coating over cast iron base)
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron uses glass-based enamel, not Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Smithey Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12
Cast iron, bare/seasoned (no synthetic coating)
Lower PFAS concern: bare cast iron has no fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Lancaster Cast Iron Skillet No. 10
Cast iron, uncoated (seasoned with oil)
Lower-concern choice; cast iron has no inherent PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Smithey Ironware No. 11 American Anniversary Skillet
Cast iron, bare metal (no coating)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron has no applied coating; buy with confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smithey Ironware No. 14 Skillet
Cast iron, no nonstick coating
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron skillet with no synthetic coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Netherton Foundry
10" Spun Iron Sauté Frying Pan & Lid
Spun cast iron, no synthetic nonstick coating
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Field Company
Cast Iron Skillet No. 4
cast iron, seasoned surface
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron inherently PFAS-free and does not require Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower concern, traditional cast iron has no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Finex
Cast Iron Skillets & More Set
Cast iron with seasoned surface
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron requires no Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Finex
7-Piece Big FEAST Cast Iron Set
cast iron with seasoning
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron without synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Victoria
Cast Iron Everyday Skillet with Loop Handles
Cast iron, seasoned surface
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron has no synthetic coatings, but verify seasoning source if unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Victoria
Signature Series 12" Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron has no nonstick coating or treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Victoria
Cookware 12-Inch Amazonia Cast Iron Skillet Decorative Preseasoned Frying Pan with Cast Design
Cast iron, preseasoned
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron is not a typical PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Victoria
12 in. Black Cast Iron Comal Skillet with Long Handle and Helper Handle
Cast iron, seasoned
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no added coatings or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
Smithey 12" Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, seasoning (oil/fat buildup)
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron has no PFAS risk inherent to the material.
⚠Risky category by default
Borough Furnace
Seasoned Dutch Oven 5.5 QT
enameled cast iron
Lower PFAS concern; cast iron with enamel coating carries minimal risk if exterior enamel is intact.
⚠Risky category by default
Borough Furnace
12-Inch Cast Iron Braising Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned surface
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron cookware is not a typical PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Borough Furnace
Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet with Assist Handle
Cast iron, seasoned surface (traditional cooking oil-based seasoning)
Lower-concern choice, cast iron is PFAS-free by design and doesn't require synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet with Assist Handle
Cast iron with seasoning layer (oil/wax)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter Pat Industries
RARE! Butter Pat Cast Iron Skillet 8 Heather with helper tab- preseasoned
Cast iron, preseasoned (seasoning type unspecified)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently safe, but preseasoning composition unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Butter Pat Industries
Enameled Cast Iron Cookware
Enameled cast iron (enamel glaze over cast iron base)
Lower-concern choice; traditional enameled cast iron rarely contains PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Mountain
Cast Iron Small 6.5"x10.5" Camping Skillet
Cast iron (bare or seasoned)
Lower concern, traditional cast iron has no nonstick coating or Teflon-family coating surface.
⚠Risky category by default
Emeril Lagasse
Cast Iron, Pre-Seasoned, 10-Inch Skillet
Cast iron with mineral oil seasoning
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron is intrinsically PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Emeril Lagasse
Emerilware Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (bare or seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron skillet with no nonstick coating or Teflon-family coating risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Emeril Lagasse
Emeril Cast Iron Fry Pan 10 in.
cast iron (seasoned/bare)
Lower concern, cast iron is a traditional, PFAS-free cookware material.
⚠Risky category by default
Emeril Lagasse
Emeril Cast Iron Griddle
cast iron (seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron griddle is an inherently safer cookware choice.
⚠Risky category by default
Tramontina
Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
enameled cast iron (cast iron core, enamel glaze surface)
Lower concern, enameled cast iron is inherently PFAS-free by design, though enamel source unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Tramontina
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Grill and Skillet Set
Cast iron with seasoning (oil-based polymer)
Lower concern, cast iron grill/skillet set has no PFAS-prone nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinel
Cast Iron Skillet with Lid
Cast iron with lid
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free; buy with confidence.
⚠Risky category by default
Cuisinel
12 Inch Pre Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Pan Cookware with Handle Cover
Cast iron with factory pre-seasoning (oil layer)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is an inherently safe cookware material with no nonstick coating or Teflon-family coating risks.
⚠Risky category by default
Caraway
Home Enameled Cast Iron Mini Skillet
enameled cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, traditional enameled cast iron carries minimal risk, but Caraway makes no public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
Cast Iron Always Pan Black 10.5" Glass Lid
Cast iron with glass lid
Lower concern, cast iron and glass are inherently PFAS-free materials; no known risks.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
Cast Iron Skillet Two Handles Pink spice color 18" x 10"
cast iron (seasoned)
Lower concern, cast iron is PFAS-free by material, no coating risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Made In
Lodge Chef Collection Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron has no PFAS risk from material itself.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Smithey Ironware Company Cast Iron Skillet No. 12
Cast iron with seasoned oil finish
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a traditional, inherently PFAS-free cookware material.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Skillet No. 6
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic coatings or PFAS-prone treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware Co.
Orvis Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron with seasoned surface
Lower concern; bare cast iron is inherently PFAS-free and well-established cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
Stargazer Cast Iron
Stargazer Bare 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (bare/unseasoned or seasoned with oils)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron has no synthetic coatings where forever chemicals typically hide.
⚠Risky category by default
Stargazer Cast Iron
Stargazer 13.5-inch Cast Iron Skillet | Made In Usa, Seasoned, Premium
Cast iron, seasoned (oil-based)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is an inherently safe cookware material with no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Stargazer Cast Iron
Stargazer - Seasoned 12 Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron with seasoning (oil/fat layer)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron and traditional seasoning carry no known fluorochemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Stargazer Cast Iron
Stargazer 10.5" Cast Iron Skillet - Usa Made & Pre-seasoned Frying Pan
Cast iron with seasoning (oil-based)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-risk-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smithey Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8
Cast iron, bare seasoned surface
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cast iron poses minimal forever-chemical risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smith & Clark Ironworks 10" Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Frying Pan
cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a safe material choice with no chemical coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smithey Ironware Cast Iron Skillet No. 6
Cast iron, seasoned surface (traditional fat/oil)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no synthetic nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Smithey No. 10 Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron (bare/seasoned)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron is not a PFAS-prone material category.
⚠Risky category by default
Bayou Classic
Cast Iron Covered Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Lower concern, cast iron cookware carries no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Bayou Classic
Cast Iron Pan Covered Skillet
Cast iron, seasoned
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a safe cookware base, though seasoning composition is undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Netherton Foundry
Shropshire 8" Oven Safe Iron Frying pan
Cast iron, seasoned
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with no coating or treatment known to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Netherton Foundry
Oven Safe Frying Pan
Cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is inherently PFAS-free, but brand makes no explicit claims.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Le Creuset
Signature Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
cast iron with vitreous enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron has no inherent reason to contain PFAS, though enamel composition remains undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
12" Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron with seasoned oil coating
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron requires no fluorochemical treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Staub
Cast Iron Traditional Deep Skillet
Cast iron with enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern, traditional cast iron with vitreous enamel, no nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Staub
Cast Iron Fry Pan
Cast iron with enamel glaze coating
Lower PFAS concern; cast iron with enamel is a traditional cookware type without nonstick or special treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Staub
Cast Iron Frying Pan
Cast iron with enamel glaze coating
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron with enamel is a well-established PFAS-free cookware category.
⚠Risky category by default
Staub
Eucalyptus Enamel-Coated Cast-Iron Frypan
Enameled cast iron (enamel coating over cast-iron body)
Lower PFAS concern; cast iron with enamel coating is a traditional cookware approach with no established PFAS link.
⚠Risky category by default
Victoria
37574 Paella Pan Cast Iron Induction 33cm for Fire
cast iron, no coating specified
Lower-concern choice, cast iron is PFAS-free, but no brand transparency on any surface treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
Cast Iron Skillet No. 6
Cast iron, no applied nonstick coating
Lower concern, traditional cast iron skillet with no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey Ironware
No. 11 American Anniversary Skillet
Cast iron with no nonstick coating
Lower-concern cookware; bare cast iron has no Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Leverage
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Pan 6"
Cast iron with seasoned oil coating
Lower concern, cast iron cookware has no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Mountain
Pre-Seasoned Skillet 10105-OM
cast iron with pre-seasoned coating (oil/fat layer)
Lower-concern cookware choice, cast iron inherently avoids PFAS coatings used in nonstick.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Mountain
Promotional Old Mountain 10.5" Cast Iron Skillets
Cast iron (uncoated/seasoned)
Lower-concern option, cast iron skillets contain no PFAS risk inherent to the material.
⚠Risky category by default
Old Mountain
Square Single Serve Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron, uncoated/seasoned
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cast iron requires no PFAS coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Emeril Lagasse
Emerilware Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Square Grill Pan
Cast iron with seasoned (oil-based) coating
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron is inherently PFAS-free, though pre-seasoning composition is not disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Emeril Lagasse
Chef Emeril Lagasse Cast Iron Skillet 12” Double Pour Spout Frying Pan
Cast iron, uncoated/seasoned
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron is a safe material choice for cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
Tramontina
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set
cast iron with pre-seasoned oil coating
Lower concern, cast iron is PFAS-free by composition; pre-seasoning is oil-based, not Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Tramontina
4-Pc Stackable Enamel Cast Iron Cookware Set
Enamel coating over cast iron
Lower PFAS concern, enamel cast iron is a traditional, non-Teflon-family coating cookware type.
⚠Risky category by default
Camp Chef
Cast Iron Square Pie Iron
Cast iron (uncoated)
Lower-concern choice, cast iron has no PFAS risk inherent to the material.
⚠Risky category by default
Caraway
Cast Iron Skillet Set - 8" & 10.5” Enameled Cast Iron Pan With 3 Layer Enamel Coating - No Seasoning Required - Compatible With All Stovetops
Enameled cast iron with 3-layer enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron avoids Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating, though enamel composition unverified by brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Caraway
10.5" Charcoal Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron with charcoal enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern, enameled cast iron avoids nonstick coatings, though enamel composition not disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
Cast Iron Skillet Pan Blue Enameled With Helper Handle
Cast iron with enamel glaze coating
Lower PFAS concern; traditional enameled cast iron is a conventional, well-established cookware material.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
New Our Place Cast Iron Always Pan in Steam Retail $154
Cast iron with enamel coating
Lower PFAS concern; cast iron + enamel cookware typically avoids Teflon-family coating, but Our Place does not disclose coating details.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
Cast Iron Always Pan 10.5 In 8-in-1 Multifunctional Cookware
Cast iron with enameled surface coating
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cast iron with enamel is not a known PFAS-use category.
⚠Risky category by default
Stargazer Cast Iron
Stargazer 10.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet | Made in USA, Seasoned, Even Heat Distribution, Easy to Clean, Smooth Nonstick Finish for Grilling, Frying, Sau
Cast iron with seasoning layer (no synthetic nonstick coating disclosed)
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron with traditional seasoning avoids Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Stargazer Cast Iron
Stargazer 10.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet | Made in USA, Seasoned, Premium Frying Pan for Grilling, Searing, Baking & More Durable Cast Iron with Smooth
Cast iron (seasoned, no synthetic coating)
Lower PFAS concern, traditional seasoned cast iron carries no known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Bayou Classic
Cornbread Wedge Cast Iron Skillet
cast iron, no applied coating
Lower PFAS concern, cast iron inherently avoids coatings linked to PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Netherton Foundry
Netherton Spun Iron "Prospector" Cooking Pan
Spun iron (bare metal, no coating)
Lower PFAS concern, bare spun iron requires no chemical coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithey
Restoration SMITHEY
Carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until Smithey discloses coating composition; carbon steel base is sound, but nonstick coating source unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Staub
Frying Pan
Enameled cast iron (black matte enamel coating)
Lower concern: enameled cast iron is a traditional, PFAS-free material class, though Staub provides no explicit PFAS disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Old Mountain
Deep Fry Skillet with Lid
Cast iron with unknown nonstick coating
Skip until coating details are transparent, cast iron base is solid, but unspecified nonstick raises PFAS questions.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Pre-Seasoned Skillet Pan
Pre-seasoned cast iron (coating composition unspecified)
Cast iron base is lower concern, but pre-seasoning coating details are undisclosed, caution warranted.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Camp Chef
Lumberjack Skillet
Cast iron with unspecified nonstick coating
Nonstick coating identity unknown, skip until Camp Chef discloses coating chemistry or switches to Teflon-type coating-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Camp Chef
GRIDDLE
Steel griddle with unspecified non-stick coating
Skip until Camp Chef clarifies coating composition, non-stick griddles warrant transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Camp Chef
Professional Griddle
Steel griddle surface; coating type unspecified
Skip until Camp Chef discloses griddle coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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