Caraway · Roasting Pans
Caraway Home Small Rectangle Pan
Lower-concern cookware choice; ceramic coating avoids traditional Teflon-family coating PFAS.
Caraway's ceramic non-stick pan is marketed as Teflon-type coating and PFOA-free and carries MADE SAFE certification, a credible third-party standard. Ceramic coatings typically present lower PFAS risk than traditional non-stick surfaces.
Brand says: “PTFE and PFOA-free ceramic non-stick coating”
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating (Teflon-type coating and PFOA-free)
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Third-party PFAS-free verification
Independently verified PFAS-free by a third party.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Caraway Small Rectangle Pan uses a ceramic non-stick coating applied over what the brand describes as a toxin-free base, explicitly avoiding Teflon-type coating (Teflon) and PFOA. Ceramic coatings are inorganic polymer layers that do not release volatile organic compounds or fluorinated compounds when heated to normal cooking temperatures. This material class eliminates the chief thermal degradation hazard associated with traditional non-stick cookware, though ceramic coatings are generally more fragile and prone to chipping than Teflon-type coating alternatives.
The brand's record and disclosure
Caraway markets itself as a 'toxin-free' cookware brand and has published ingredient transparency on its website, claiming Teflon-type coating, PFOA, lead, and cadmium absence. The brand holds no major safety recalls on record for this product line as of available public data. Caraway's parent company has faced minor scrutiny over vague 'toxin-free' marketing claims but has not been subject to regulatory enforcement action or substantiated safety violations that would suggest manufacturing or material sourcing problems.
How it compares in its category
Among ceramic non-stick roasting pans, Caraway occupies the mid-premium segment and is one of the more widely discussed brands in consumer safety circles, partly because of its PFAS-free positioning. Compared to traditional Teflon-type coating-coated pans, it avoids Teflon-family coating thermal hazards but trades durability for perceived safety. Compared to uncoated cast iron or stainless steel, it offers easier release and cleanup but requires gentler handling and has a shorter functional lifespan before coating failure becomes likely.
If you buy it
Use only wooden, silicone, or nylon utensils to prevent coating abrasion and chipping. Do not preheat the empty pan above 400-425 degrees Fahrenheit, as ceramic coatings can degrade under high dry heat. Hand wash when possible rather than using dishwashers, which can accelerate coating wear. Discontinue use if the coating begins to visibly chip or flake; once the base layer is exposed, the cookware should be replaced to avoid any potential leaching from the substrate material.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Ceramic coating degradation and chipping
Ceramic non-stick coatings are less durable than Teflon-type coating and can chip or flake with normal use, particularly if exposed to high heat, thermal shock, or abrasive utensils. No specific failure rate has been published for this product model, but this is an inherent material limitation of the coating class.
Base material leaching (lead/cadmium in glazes)
Caraway states its cookware is free of lead and cadmium, and no recalls or test reports documenting leaching of these metals have been published. However, once ceramic coating chips away, the underlying substrate composition is not fully detailed in public materials, leaving a minor information gap.
Aluminum leaching
If the pan body is aluminum-based, no published reports or independent tests of aluminum leaching from this specific product exist. The ceramic coating, when intact, should provide a barrier, but the substrate material under the coating has not been confirmed in publicly available product specifications.
Teflon-type coating fume risk
By design, this product uses ceramic non-stick and explicitly avoids Teflon-type coating, eliminating the thermal decomposition hazard associated with Teflon cookware at high temperatures.
Heavy metals or off-gassing in coating
No published independent testing, safety recalls, or regulatory findings of formaldehyde, heavy metals, or volatile organic compound off-gassing from Caraway ceramic coatings have been documented. The brand's disclosure claims absence of such contaminants, but independent third-party verification is not publicly available.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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