Non-Stick Kitchen Gadgets & Utensils, ranked by PFAS safety

70 products graded A to F, safest first. 8 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

Bad · Better · Best non-stick kitchen gadgets & utensils

The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.

AvoidF
Tefal Tong Kitchen Tools Epis 274549 Japan Kitchen Accessories

T-fal

Tefal Tong Kitchen Tools Epis 274549 Japan Kitchen Accessories

5/100 safety

Teflon-type coating carries PFAS concern; skip if PFAS-free alternative available.

BetterB
Silicone Spatula Set | 2-Pack Spatula Set

StarPack

Silicone Spatula Set | 2-Pack Spatula Set

80/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone spatulas are inherently unlikely to contain PFAS.

Best pickA
GreenPan Platinum Silicone Tongs

GreenPan

GreenPan Platinum Silicone Tongs

90/100 safety

Silicone tongs lower PFAS concern, but verify specific batch claims independently

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

GreenPan Platinum Silicone Tongs

GreenPan

Platinum Silicone Tongs

silicone, stainless steel handle

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Silicone tongs lower PFAS concern, but verify specific batch claims independently

Risky category by default

Williams Sonoma Greenpan Premiere Collection Wide Tongs

GreenPan

Williams Sonoma Greenpan Premiere Collection Wide Tongs

stainless steel with silicone handle

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS1 flag

Stainless steel tongs with PFAS-free claim; lower concern for non-coated utensil.

Risky category by default

Tefal Ingenio K2060714 Steel Food Tongs

T-fal

Tefal Ingenio K2060714 Steel Food Tongs

stainless steel, bare uncoated

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Bare stainless steel tongs, no coating risk for PFAS.

Risky category by default

Nib) All Clad5 Piece Silicone Tools Utensils Scraper Spoonula &

All-Clad

Nib) All Clad5 Piece Silicone Tools Utensils Scraper Spoonula &

silicone utensils and tools

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone utensils have minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Silicone Spatula Set | 2-Pack Spatula Set

StarPack

Silicone Spatula Set | 2-Pack Spatula Set

silicone (thermoplastic elastomer)

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone spatulas are inherently unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

GreenPan Silicone Wide Tongs

GreenPan

Silicone Wide Tongs

silicone handles, stainless steel tongs

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone tongs pose minimal risk.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips 12-in. Tongs with Silicone Heads

OXO

Good Grips 12-in. Tongs with Silicone Heads

Stainless steel handle, silicone heads

B
C
PFASAll
B · Low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone and stainless steel lack PFAS.

Risky category by default

All-clad 12'' Stainless Steel Locking Tongs + Silicone Tool Scraper

All-Clad

12'' Stainless Steel Locking Tongs + Silicone Tool Scraper

Stainless steel tongs, silicone scraper

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Bare stainless steel and silicone are inherently PFAS-free.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Large Kitchen Utensil Set | Utensil Set Silicone

StarPack

Large Kitchen Utensil Set | Utensil Set Silicone

Silicone utensils

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Silicone utensils pose lower PFAS concern; no evidence of PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Pyrex Accessories Spatula - Vintage & collectibles

Pyrex

Accessories Spatula - Vintage & collectibles

Glass or silicone handle

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Vintage glass spatula unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

All-Clad Silicone Spatula

All-Clad

Silicone Spatula

silicone handle and head

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Silicone spatula unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

All-Clad Silicone Tools Spatula Set

All-Clad

Silicone Tools Spatula Set

silicone utensils

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Silicone spatulas carry lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid High Temperature Silicone Spatula FG1962000000

Rubbermaid

High Temperature Silicone Spatula FG1962000000

high-temperature silicone handle and head

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone spatula unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set

Rubbermaid

Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set

Silicone utensils

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone is not a PFAS-prone material.

Risky category by default

RUBBERMAID FG1963000000 13-1/2"L Silicone Hot Food Spatula

Rubbermaid

FG1963000000 13-1/2"L Silicone Hot Food Spatula

silicone (handle and blade)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone spatula has no nonstick or waterproof coating.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Commercial Cook's Scraper

Rubbermaid

Commercial Cook's Scraper

Rubber/polypropylene scraper, no nonstick coating

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Uncoated rubber/plastic scraper tool.

Risky category by default

Silicone Tongs | Get a Grip Cooking Tongs (12")

StarPack

Silicone Tongs | Get a Grip Cooking Tongs (12")

silicone

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone tongs are inherently PFAS-resistant.

Risky category by default

Tongs For Cooking | Silicone Tipped Tongs (9")

StarPack

Tongs For Cooking | Silicone Tipped Tongs (9")

stainless steel with silicone tips

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone-tipped stainless tongs unlikely to contain Teflon-family coating.

Risky category by default

Kitchen Tongs | 2-Pack Kitchen Tongs Silicone

StarPack

Kitchen Tongs | 2-Pack Kitchen Tongs Silicone

silicone (non-stick, heat-resistant polymer)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone tongs unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Best Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set | (5 Piece)

StarPack

Best Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set | (5 Piece)

food-grade silicone

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Silicone utensils carry lower PFAS concern.

Risky category by default

Vintage Pyrex Slotted Nylon Stainless Spatula Black Flipper Turner

Pyrex

Vintage Pyrex Slotted Nylon Stainless Spatula Black Flipper Turner

Nylon slotted head, stainless steel handle

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Nylon and stainless steel utensils pose minimal risk.

Risky category by default

2 in 1 Silicone Spatula and Tongs

Pyrex

2 in 1 Silicone Spatula and Tongs

silicone (food-grade rubber polymer)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free.

Risky category by default

Kaluns 4-Piece Mixed Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs & Spatula Set

Pyrex

Kaluns 4-Piece Mixed Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs & Spatula Set

silicone tongs and spatulas with unspecified handles

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Silicone utensils carry lower PFAS risk; verify handle material.

Risky category by default

Vintage Pyrex Accessories White Mini Spatula Flipper Turner 8.25”

Pyrex

Vintage Pyrex Accessories White Mini Spatula Flipper Turner 8.25”

Nylon handle with thermoplastic or phenolic head

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Vintage nylon spatula, no known PFAS-prone coatings.

Risky category by default

KitchenAid Silicone Side Lock Tongs

KitchenAid

Silicone Side Lock Tongs

silicone heads, stainless steel handles

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone utensils rarely contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

KitchenAid Silicone Tipped Stainless Steel Tong

KitchenAid

Silicone Tipped Stainless Steel Tong

stainless steel with silicone tips

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone and stainless steel are inherently PFAS-free.

Risky category by default

KitchenAid Silicone Stainless Steel Tongs

KitchenAid

Silicone Stainless Steel Tongs

Silicone and stainless steel

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern; silicone and stainless steel are PFAS-free materials.

Risky category by default

KitchenAid Beechwood Spatula Set

KitchenAid

Beechwood Spatula Set

Beechwood (wooden spatulas, uncoated)

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Bare wood has no fluorinated coatings.

Risky category by default

GreenPan Silicone Locking Pasta Tongs

GreenPan

Silicone Locking Pasta Tongs

Silicone handle and locking mechanism

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Silicone tongs lower concern, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Tongs

OXO

Good Grips Silicone Flexible Tongs

silicone with stainless steel handle

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; no known coating risks.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips 2 Piece Silicone Spatula Set

OXO

Good Grips 2 Piece Silicone Spatula Set

Silicone handles and heads, polypropylene trim

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Silicone spatulas present lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips Silicone Spatula

OXO

Good Grips Silicone Spatula

Food-grade silicone

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone spatulas rarely use PFAS.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips 9" Nylon Tongs

OXO

Good Grips 9" Nylon Tongs

Nylon with stainless steel core/handle

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Nylon tongs unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Tongs with Nylon Heads

OXO

Good Grips 2-Piece Tongs with Nylon Heads

Stainless steel tongs with nylon heads

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated2 flags

Lower concern. Nylon heads and stainless steel are inherently PFAS-free.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips 9" Tongs with Silicone Heads

OXO

Good Grips 9" Tongs with Silicone Heads

Stainless steel handles, silicone heads

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower concern. Silicone and stainless steel are PFAS-unlikely.

Risky category by default

OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turner

OXO

Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turner

Silicone rubber, stainless steel handle

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated3 flags

Lower PFAS concern. Silicone utensils rarely contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Williams Sonoma x Greenpan Premiere Collection Turner

GreenPan

Williams Sonoma x Greenpan Premiere Collection Turner

Ceramic-reinforced non-stick coating (non-Teflon-type coating)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Lower concern; GreenPan's ceramic non-stick widely reported as PFOA/Teflon-type coating-free.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

GreenPan 5-Piece Cooking Utensil Set

GreenPan

5-Piece Cooking Utensil Set

stainless steel with ceramic-derived nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. GreenPan claims Teflon-type coating-free ceramic coating, unverified.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad Flexible Slotted Turner

All-Clad

Flexible Slotted Turner

Stainless steel blade, silicone or nylon head

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS1 flag

Slotted turner likely lower concern; stainless blade is PFAS-free, but head material unconfirmed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad Precision Nonstick Tongs, Black

All-Clad

Precision Nonstick Tongs, Black

stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick tongs with no PFAS disclosure; coating composition unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rubbermaid High Heat Spatula

Rubbermaid

High Heat Spatula

Silicone/rubber handle, silicone or nylon head, unspecified coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

High heat capacity unclear; coating composition not disclosed by brand.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Kitchen Supply Wholesale Rubbermaid Spoon Spatula

Rubbermaid

Kitchen Supply Wholesale Rubbermaid Spoon Spatula

Silicone or plastic handle with unspecified coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until Rubbermaid discloses utensil coating composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rubbermaid Spatula / Scraper 9.5 inch

Rubbermaid

Spatula / Scraper 9.5 inch

Silicone head, handle material unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Silicone head likely lower concern; handle material and coatings undisclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rubbermaid Spoon-Shaped Spatula 13-1/2"

Rubbermaid

Spoon-Shaped Spatula 13-1/2"

Rubber or silicone spoon head, handle material unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Material unclear; Rubbermaid silent on PFAS and coating composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set (5 Piece) | Non Stick

StarPack

Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set (5 Piece) | Non Stick

Silicone (primary); nonstick coating unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Silicone base is lower concern, but nonstick coating identity unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Spatula Set | Four Pack | Spatula Utensils

StarPack

Spatula Set | Four Pack | Spatula Utensils

Silicone or nylon spatula heads, coating type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Insufficient disclosure. Material and coating details needed before assessment.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

2 In 1 Silicone Spatula Tongs

Pyrex

2 In 1 Silicone Spatula Tongs

silicone with unspecified grip coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Silicone utensil likely lower concern, but coating unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Unique Bargains Silicone Spatula Tongs

Pyrex

Unique Bargains Silicone Spatula Tongs

Silicone with unspecified coatings/treatment

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Silicone material itself lower concern, but coating composition undisclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Kitchen Spatula Tongs

Pyrex

Kitchen Spatula Tongs

Silicone or nylon head, stainless steel handle (coating unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip until Pyrex clarifies nonslip coating composition and origin.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Side Locking Tongs

KitchenAid

Side Locking Tongs

Stainless steel handle, plastic/silicone grips, unknown grip coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip. Grip coating composition undisclosed; potential PFAS risk unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Kitchenaid Red Slotted Spatula Spoon Silicone Tipped Tongs 3 Pc Set

KitchenAid

Red Slotted Spatula Spoon Silicone Tipped Tongs 3 Pc Set

Silicone tips, metal tongs and spoon handles

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; metal handles carry minimal risk.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Universal Tool Set

KitchenAid

Universal Tool Set

Stainless steel and silicone utensil handles

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Utensil set with lower PFAS concern; brand silent on coatings.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Oversized Solid Turner

KitchenAid

Oversized Solid Turner

silicone head, nylon handle, coating unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Silicone turner, coating unspecified.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson Premier BBQ Set

Lamson Sharp

Lamson Premier BBQ Set

Unspecified nonstick coating on cookware

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until coating composition is disclosed publicly.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson Tail-Gater 15" 4-Piece BBQ Set

Lamson Sharp

Lamson Tail-Gater 15" 4-Piece BBQ Set

nonstick coated cookware, coating type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Nonstick coating unspecified; PFAS risk unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson 2-Piece Kitchen Turner Set

Lamson Sharp

Lamson 2-Piece Kitchen Turner Set

Stainless steel or silicone blade, handle material unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Kitchen turners are lower concern; avoid if nonstick coating present.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson Chef's Slotted Turner

Lamson Sharp

Lamson Chef's Slotted Turner

Stainless steel head, likely polypropylene or silicone handle

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Likely lower PFAS concern, but coating details unclear from public sources.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson Turner

Lamson Sharp

Lamson Turner

Nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Unknown nonstick cookware, PFAS risk unclear, skip until disclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson Turner 2-Piece Kitchen Turner Set

Lamson Sharp

Lamson Turner 2-Piece Kitchen Turner Set

Nylon or silicone turner heads, handle material unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Coating material unclear; PFAS risk cannot be assessed without disclosure.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson Premier 20" BBQ Slotted Fish and Vegetable Turner

Lamson Sharp

Lamson Premier 20" BBQ Slotted Fish and Vegetable Turner

Stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until coating materials are disclosed by brand

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Lamson Trade Tools Spatula-Flex

Lamson Sharp

Lamson Trade Tools Spatula-Flex

Unspecified nonstick coating over steel

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip; nonstick coating unspecified, brand silent on PFAS.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Williams Sonoma x Greenpan Premiere Collection Pasta Tongs

GreenPan

Williams Sonoma x Greenpan Premiere Collection Pasta Tongs

Stainless steel tongs, nonstick coating unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

GreenPan's coating details unclear; contact brand for PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

GreenPan Accessory Kit

GreenPan

Accessory Kit

Nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until GreenPan clarifies coating chemistry and PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Ingenio Cooking Tongs

T-fal

Ingenio Cooking Tongs

Stainless steel handles, nylon heat-resistant heads

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Lower concern. Bare stainless steel and nylon tongs, no intentional nonstick coating.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Tefal, Bienvenue Kitchen Tools Tongs, Black

T-fal

Tefal, Bienvenue Kitchen Tools Tongs, Black

Black nylon/plastic handle, unspecified cooking surface

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Tongs material unspecified; cannot assess PFAS risk.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Basics Turner

T-fal

Basics Turner

Nylon head, silicone or nylon material, likely unfilled

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Turner is bare material, lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Ingenio Spoon Spatula

T-fal

Ingenio Spoon Spatula

Nylon handle, unspecified utensil coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Skip until material specs clarified by brand.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Ingenio Tongs Salad

T-fal

Ingenio Tongs Salad

Nylon bristles with metal/plastic handle

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Salad tongs with nylon bristles.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-fal Cookware Tongs, Turner, Spatula, etc.

T-fal

Cookware Tongs, Turner, Spatula, etc.

Teflon-type coating nonstick Teflon-family coating on silicone/nylon handles

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

High PFAS risk from Teflon-type coating nonstick coating; skip if concerned.

Teflon (PTFE) coating

Tefal Tong Kitchen Tools Epis 274549 Japan Kitchen Accessories

T-fal

Tefal Tong Kitchen Tools Epis 274549 Japan Kitchen Accessories

Teflon-type coating nonstick coating on kitchen tongs

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Teflon-type coating carries PFAS concern; skip if PFAS-free alternative available.

Teflon (PTFE) coating

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