Cuisipro · Baking Parchment & Silicone Mats
Cuisipro Cooling Rack
Lower concern; stainless steel cooling rack carries minimal PFAS risk.
Cuisipro cooling racks are stainless steel wire construction, a material category with lower PFAS concern. The brand makes no public PFAS statements. Since the product is not a nonstick-coated cookware item, treated textile, or protective coating application, PFAS exposure risk is substantially reduced compared to those categories.
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Stainless steel wire grid
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
Cuisipro cooling racks are constructed from food-grade stainless steel wire welded into a grid frame, typically 18/8 or 18/10 stainless (chromium and nickel alloy). This material is inert at typical kitchen temperatures and does not leach heavy metals or breakdown products into food. Unlike ceramic-coated or non-stick alternatives, stainless steel has no organic coating that can degrade, crack, or release fumes during heating.
The brand's record and disclosure
Cuisipro is a Canadian kitchenware manufacturer with no documented recalls for cooling racks and a general reputation for durable, minimally-coated products. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed material safety or third-party certifications for this category. No known controversies regarding heavy metals, coatings, or manufacturing practices have been established in public records, suggesting a low-profile but functional safety record.
How it compares in its category
Stainless steel cooling racks like Cuisipro's avoid the main hazards of silicone mats (potential leaching under high heat), non-stick coated racks (Teflon-type coating fume risk if scratched and overheated), and ceramic-glazed alternatives (lead/cadmium in decorative glazes). Stainless steel is the most chemically inert option in the cooling rack category and requires no special coatings or resins. It is durable and reusable indefinitely without degradation of safety properties.
If you buy it
Stainless steel cooling racks withstand oven temperatures well beyond typical baking use (to 500F+) with no known safety threshold concerns. Hand wash gently or place in the dishwasher; avoid scrubbing with abrasive pads that may damage the weld seams. Replace only if structural welds crack or wires separate, which is rare with this material. Store in a dry location to prevent dust accumulation, though this poses no safety risk.
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.”
Lead or cadmium in welds or plating
Stainless steel wire and welds used in food-contact cooling racks are not plated and do not typically contain lead or cadmium. No recalls or test failures have been reported for Cuisipro cooling racks on this hazard.
Coating degradation and leaching
This product has no organic coating, glaze, or resin finish, eliminating risks from BPA, phthalates, or resin breakdown. The bare stainless steel surface does not degrade under normal baking temperatures.
Nickel leaching from stainless steel
Stainless steel does contain nickel (typically 8-10% in 18/8 grade). In acidic or salt-rich foods stored directly on the rack for extended periods, very small amounts of nickel may migrate, though this is uncommon in the cooling rack use case (brief contact, baked goods). Individuals with severe nickel sensitivity may wish to avoid prolonged contact.
Weld integrity and particle shedding
Welded stainless steel cooling racks are mechanically sound and do not shed particles under normal use. No reports of weld separation or metal fragments in food have been documented for Cuisipro products.
Formaldehyde or VOC off-gassing
Stainless steel is a metal with no organic binders, resins, or finishes that would off-gas formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds. This hazard is not applicable to this product.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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