Cuisinart · Non-Stick Baking Molds
Cuisinart Extra Large Ice Cube Tray
Lower concern. Silicone ice trays typically avoid Teflon-type coating coatings.
Ice cube trays are usually made of silicone or plastic without nonstick coatings that require PFAS. No brand disclosure available, but material type itself poses lower risk than coated cookware.
The safe swap
Calphalon
Square Savarin Silicone Baking Mold
80/100 safety
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Material
Silicone or plastic tray, uncoated
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Cuisinart's Extra Large Ice Cube Tray is molded silicone or food-grade plastic, uncoated. Silicone is an inert polymer resistant to leaching at freezing temperatures, where no heat or chemical stress occurs. Plastic variants (if polypropylene or polystyrene) are similarly stable under cold storage. Neither material uses ceramic glazes, enamel coatings, or Teflon-type coating nonstick layers that would introduce lead, cadmium, or fume risks.
The brand's record and disclosure
Cuisinart does not publicly disclose material sourcing, BPA status, or safety certifications for this specific tray. The brand has no documented product recalls or safety controversies tied to ice trays or silicone bakeware. Cuisinart maintains general FDA compliance claims for kitchenware but provides minimal third-party certification or transparency documentation for this category.
How it compares in its category
Silicone ice trays are among the safest options in the cookware category because they avoid high-temperature use, coating degradation, and metal leaching entirely. Traditional plastic trays (rigid polystyrene) pose similar low risk but are less flexible and durable. Stainless steel or aluminum trays with rubber dividers offer an alternative with no polymer contact, though most modern soft-mold trays (like this one) are preferred for ease and durability.
If you buy it
Wash by hand or top-rack dishwasher before first use to remove manufacturing residues. Avoid prolonged exposure to hot water above 60°C (140°F) if the tray is plastic rather than silicone, as some polymers soften slightly. Replace the tray if the material becomes visibly brittle, cracked, or discolored, which may indicate degradation. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, which can embrittle lower-quality silicone over years of use.
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.”
BPA or BPS leaching (if plastic tray)
If the tray is rigid plastic rather than silicone, BPA/BPS leaching is not documented at freezing temperatures. No recalls or test results link Cuisinart ice trays to endocrine disruption.
Silicone degradation or microparticle shedding
Long-term mechanical wear and UV exposure may cause low-level silicone particle shedding, though ingestion of microparticles from ice is not established as a health hazard in published literature.
Aluminum leaching (if aluminum-cored)
Ice trays typically do not have aluminum cores; this hazard applies only if the product unexpectedly uses aluminum construction, which is not documented for this model.
Coating damage or odor leaching
Uncoated silicone or plastic avoids enamel or glaze failure; no reports of off-odors, discoloration, or chemical contamination specific to this Cuisinart tray.
Mold or bacterial growth in crevices
Poorly dried trays may harbor bacteria in mold lines between cubes; regular warm washing and air drying mitigates this general risk for all ice tray materials.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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