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.
T-fal
Tefal Tong Kitchen Tools Epis 274549 Japan Kitchen Accessories
Teflon-type coating carries PFAS concern; skip if PFAS-free alternative available.
StarPack
Silicone Spatula Set | 2-Pack Spatula Set
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone spatulas are inherently unlikely to contain PFAS.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
GreenPan
Platinum Silicone Tongs
silicone, stainless steel handle
Silicone tongs lower PFAS concern, but verify specific batch claims independently
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Williams Sonoma Greenpan Premiere Collection Wide Tongs
stainless steel with silicone handle
Stainless steel tongs with PFAS-free claim; lower concern for non-coated utensil.
⚠Risky category by default
T-fal
Tefal Ingenio K2060714 Steel Food Tongs
stainless steel, bare uncoated
Bare stainless steel tongs, no coating risk for PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
All-Clad
Nib) All Clad5 Piece Silicone Tools Utensils Scraper Spoonula &
silicone utensils and tools
Lower concern. Silicone utensils have minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
StarPack
Silicone Spatula Set | 2-Pack Spatula Set
silicone (thermoplastic elastomer)
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone spatulas are inherently unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Silicone Wide Tongs
silicone handles, stainless steel tongs
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone tongs pose minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips 12-in. Tongs with Silicone Heads
Stainless steel handle, silicone heads
Lower concern. Silicone and stainless steel lack PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
All-Clad
12'' Stainless Steel Locking Tongs + Silicone Tool Scraper
Stainless steel tongs, silicone scraper
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
StarPack
Large Kitchen Utensil Set | Utensil Set Silicone
Silicone utensils
Silicone utensils pose lower PFAS concern; no evidence of PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
Accessories Spatula - Vintage & collectibles
Glass or silicone handle
Lower concern. Vintage glass spatula unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
All-Clad
Silicone Spatula
silicone handle and head
Lower concern. Silicone spatula unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
All-Clad
Silicone Tools Spatula Set
silicone utensils
Silicone spatulas carry lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
Rubbermaid
High Temperature Silicone Spatula FG1962000000
high-temperature silicone handle and head
Lower concern. Silicone spatula unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Rubbermaid
Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set
Silicone utensils
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone is not a PFAS-prone material.
⚠Risky category by default
Rubbermaid
FG1963000000 13-1/2"L Silicone Hot Food Spatula
silicone (handle and blade)
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone spatula has no nonstick or waterproof coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Rubbermaid
Commercial Cook's Scraper
Rubber/polypropylene scraper, no nonstick coating
Lower concern. Uncoated rubber/plastic scraper tool.
⚠Risky category by default
StarPack
Silicone Tongs | Get a Grip Cooking Tongs (12")
silicone
Lower concern. Silicone tongs are inherently PFAS-resistant.
⚠Risky category by default
StarPack
Tongs For Cooking | Silicone Tipped Tongs (9")
stainless steel with silicone tips
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone-tipped stainless tongs unlikely to contain Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
StarPack
Kitchen Tongs | 2-Pack Kitchen Tongs Silicone
silicone (non-stick, heat-resistant polymer)
Lower concern. Silicone tongs unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
StarPack
Best Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set | (5 Piece)
food-grade silicone
Silicone utensils carry lower PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
Vintage Pyrex Slotted Nylon Stainless Spatula Black Flipper Turner
Nylon slotted head, stainless steel handle
Lower PFAS concern. Nylon and stainless steel utensils pose minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
2 in 1 Silicone Spatula and Tongs
silicone (food-grade rubber polymer)
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
Kaluns 4-Piece Mixed Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs & Spatula Set
silicone tongs and spatulas with unspecified handles
Silicone utensils carry lower PFAS risk; verify handle material.
⚠Risky category by default
Pyrex
Vintage Pyrex Accessories White Mini Spatula Flipper Turner 8.25”
Nylon handle with thermoplastic or phenolic head
Lower concern. Vintage nylon spatula, no known PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
KitchenAid
Silicone Side Lock Tongs
silicone heads, stainless steel handles
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone utensils rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
KitchenAid
Silicone Tipped Stainless Steel Tong
stainless steel with silicone tips
Lower concern. Silicone and stainless steel are inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
KitchenAid
Silicone Stainless Steel Tongs
Silicone and stainless steel
Lower concern; silicone and stainless steel are PFAS-free materials.
⚠Risky category by default
KitchenAid
Beechwood Spatula Set
Beechwood (wooden spatulas, uncoated)
Lower PFAS concern. Bare wood has no fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Silicone Locking Pasta Tongs
Silicone handle and locking mechanism
Silicone tongs lower concern, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips Silicone Flexible Tongs
silicone with stainless steel handle
Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; no known coating risks.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips 2 Piece Silicone Spatula Set
Silicone handles and heads, polypropylene trim
Silicone spatulas present lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips Silicone Spatula
Food-grade silicone
Lower concern. Silicone spatulas rarely use PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips 9" Nylon Tongs
Nylon with stainless steel core/handle
Lower concern. Nylon tongs unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips 2-Piece Tongs with Nylon Heads
Stainless steel tongs with nylon heads
Lower concern. Nylon heads and stainless steel are inherently PFAS-free.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips 9" Tongs with Silicone Heads
Stainless steel handles, silicone heads
Lower concern. Silicone and stainless steel are PFAS-unlikely.
⚠Risky category by default
OXO
Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turner
Silicone rubber, stainless steel handle
Lower PFAS concern. Silicone utensils rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Williams Sonoma x Greenpan Premiere Collection Turner
Ceramic-reinforced non-stick coating (non-Teflon-type coating)
Lower concern; GreenPan's ceramic non-stick widely reported as PFOA/Teflon-type coating-free.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
GreenPan
5-Piece Cooking Utensil Set
stainless steel with ceramic-derived nonstick coating
Lower concern. GreenPan claims Teflon-type coating-free ceramic coating, unverified.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
Flexible Slotted Turner
Stainless steel blade, silicone or nylon head
Slotted turner likely lower concern; stainless blade is PFAS-free, but head material unconfirmed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
Precision Nonstick Tongs, Black
stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Nonstick tongs with no PFAS disclosure; coating composition unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rubbermaid
High Heat Spatula
Silicone/rubber handle, silicone or nylon head, unspecified coating
High heat capacity unclear; coating composition not disclosed by brand.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rubbermaid
Kitchen Supply Wholesale Rubbermaid Spoon Spatula
Silicone or plastic handle with unspecified coating
Skip until Rubbermaid discloses utensil coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rubbermaid
Spatula / Scraper 9.5 inch
Silicone head, handle material unspecified
Silicone head likely lower concern; handle material and coatings undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rubbermaid
Spoon-Shaped Spatula 13-1/2"
Rubber or silicone spoon head, handle material unspecified
Material unclear; Rubbermaid silent on PFAS and coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
StarPack
Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set (5 Piece) | Non Stick
Silicone (primary); nonstick coating unspecified
Silicone base is lower concern, but nonstick coating identity unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
StarPack
Spatula Set | Four Pack | Spatula Utensils
Silicone or nylon spatula heads, coating type unspecified
Insufficient disclosure. Material and coating details needed before assessment.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Pyrex
2 In 1 Silicone Spatula Tongs
silicone with unspecified grip coating
Silicone utensil likely lower concern, but coating unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Pyrex
Unique Bargains Silicone Spatula Tongs
Silicone with unspecified coatings/treatment
Silicone material itself lower concern, but coating composition undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Pyrex
Kitchen Spatula Tongs
Silicone or nylon head, stainless steel handle (coating unspecified)
Skip until Pyrex clarifies nonslip coating composition and origin.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
KitchenAid
Side Locking Tongs
Stainless steel handle, plastic/silicone grips, unknown grip coating
Skip. Grip coating composition undisclosed; potential PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
KitchenAid
Red Slotted Spatula Spoon Silicone Tipped Tongs 3 Pc Set
Silicone tips, metal tongs and spoon handles
Lower concern. Silicone is inherently PFAS-free; metal handles carry minimal risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
KitchenAid
Universal Tool Set
Stainless steel and silicone utensil handles
Utensil set with lower PFAS concern; brand silent on coatings.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
KitchenAid
Oversized Solid Turner
silicone head, nylon handle, coating unspecified
Silicone turner, coating unspecified.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson Premier BBQ Set
Unspecified nonstick coating on cookware
Skip until coating composition is disclosed publicly.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson Tail-Gater 15" 4-Piece BBQ Set
nonstick coated cookware, coating type unspecified
Nonstick coating unspecified; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson 2-Piece Kitchen Turner Set
Stainless steel or silicone blade, handle material unspecified
Kitchen turners are lower concern; avoid if nonstick coating present.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson Chef's Slotted Turner
Stainless steel head, likely polypropylene or silicone handle
Likely lower PFAS concern, but coating details unclear from public sources.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson Turner
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Unknown nonstick cookware, PFAS risk unclear, skip until disclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson Turner 2-Piece Kitchen Turner Set
Nylon or silicone turner heads, handle material unspecified
Coating material unclear; PFAS risk cannot be assessed without disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson Premier 20" BBQ Slotted Fish and Vegetable Turner
Stainless steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until coating materials are disclosed by brand
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lamson Sharp
Lamson Trade Tools Spatula-Flex
Unspecified nonstick coating over steel
Skip; nonstick coating unspecified, brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
GreenPan
Williams Sonoma x Greenpan Premiere Collection Pasta Tongs
Stainless steel tongs, nonstick coating unspecified
GreenPan's coating details unclear; contact brand for PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
GreenPan
Accessory Kit
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Skip until GreenPan clarifies coating chemistry and PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Ingenio Cooking Tongs
Stainless steel handles, nylon heat-resistant heads
Lower concern. Bare stainless steel and nylon tongs, no intentional nonstick coating.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Tefal, Bienvenue Kitchen Tools Tongs, Black
Black nylon/plastic handle, unspecified cooking surface
Tongs material unspecified; cannot assess PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Basics Turner
Nylon head, silicone or nylon material, likely unfilled
Turner is bare material, lower PFAS concern than nonstick cookware.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Ingenio Spoon Spatula
Nylon handle, unspecified utensil coating
Skip until material specs clarified by brand.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Ingenio Tongs Salad
Nylon bristles with metal/plastic handle
Salad tongs with nylon bristles.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Cookware Tongs, Turner, Spatula, etc.
Teflon-type coating nonstick Teflon-family coating on silicone/nylon handles
High PFAS risk from Teflon-type coating nonstick coating; skip if concerned.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
T-fal
Tefal Tong Kitchen Tools Epis 274549 Japan Kitchen Accessories
Teflon-type coating nonstick coating on kitchen tongs
Teflon-type coating carries PFAS concern; skip if PFAS-free alternative available.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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