Cuisinart · Roasting Pans
Cuisinart Roaster with Rack
Lower concern, stainless steel roaster carries minimal PFAS risk typical of bare metal cookware.
Cuisinart's roasting pan is constructed from stainless steel with a metal rack, both inert materials with no inherent PFAS coating or treatment. Cuisinart makes no public PFAS claims.
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Stainless steel roasting pan with removable metal rack
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Uncoated safe material
Bare, uncoated material (cast iron, stainless, carbon steel, or glass) with no surface treatment to contain PFAS.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This Cuisinart roaster is constructed from stainless steel (typically 18/10 or similar food-grade alloy) with a removable stainless steel rack. Stainless steel is chemically inert and does not degrade into food under normal roasting temperatures. Unlike non-stick cookware, enameled cast iron, or ceramic-coated pans, bare stainless steel has no coating to flake, leach lead or cadmium, or release Teflon-type coating fumes. The material is stable at standard oven temperatures (up to 500F and beyond).
The brand's record and disclosure
Cuisinart does not publicly disclose detailed material certifications or third-party testing results for this product line. The brand has no documented recalls specifically for leaching or coating failure in stainless roasting pans. Cuisinart maintains general FDA compliance and advertises food-safe materials but does not engage in transparency initiatives around PFAS or other emerging chemical concerns. No controversies specific to this product model are on record.
How it compares in its category
Stainless steel roasters are a safer baseline in the roasting pan category. Enameled or ceramic-coated alternatives carry small but real risks of glaze contamination or chipping; aluminum roasters without coating risk aluminum leaching in acidic foods. Cuisinart's stainless option eliminates these concerns and matches or exceeds durability of mid-range competitors. Bare stainless does not match the heat distribution of heavy cast iron, but requires no seasoning and is easier to clean.
If you buy it
Hand wash or use gentle dishwasher cycles to preserve shine and avoid weakening the rack hinges over time. Avoid dragging on rough surfaces, which can scratch and pit stainless steel, creating sites for mineral deposits. Use on oven racks rated for your oven's maximum temperature; standard roasting use (350-450F) poses no risk. Inspect the rack attachment annually; if loose or corroded, replacement racks are widely available and inexpensive.
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.”
Aluminum leaching
This product is stainless steel, not aluminum, so leaching is not a concern even with acidic foods or high heat.
Lead or cadmium in coatings
Stainless steel roasters have no enamel, ceramic, or paint coatings, eliminating sources of lead or cadmium contamination typical of glazed cookware.
Teflon-type coating fume release
This product contains no non-stick coating and is not made of materials that release Teflon-type coating; the hazard does not apply to bare stainless steel.
Coating degradation and flaking
Stainless steel itself does not flake, but the removable rack hinges or fasteners may corrode or loosen with age and moisture. Inspect annually and replace if degradation is visible; this is a durability issue rather than a chemical hazard.
Heavy metal migration from food contact surfaces
Food-grade stainless steel is extremely stable and does not leach iron, nickel, or chromium into food under normal cooking conditions. No credible reports of such migration from Cuisinart stainless roasters exist.
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.
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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