Great Jones · Crepe Pans
Great Jones Green Enameled 13" Skillet Restored Seasoned Lovely Shape
Lower concern: enameled cast iron is a traditional, PFAS-free cookware category.
Great Jones' enameled cast iron skillet uses a vitreous enamel coating, a glass-based material with no known PFAS risk, unlike nonstick Teflon-family coating coatings. The brand makes no PFAS claims because enameling doesn't require PFAS.
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Enameled cast iron
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 is enameled cast iron, meaning a cast iron base coated with a vitreous enamel glaze. The enamel is a glass-like ceramic coating fused to the metal at high temperature, creating a non-stick surface without synthetic coatings like Teflon-type coating. Once properly cured, enameled cast iron does not leach coatings into food and avoids the thermal decomposition risks associated with polymer-based non-stick finishes.
The brand's record and disclosure
Great Jones is a direct-to-consumer cookware brand that does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing or third-party certifications for this product. No safety recalls, lead contamination incidents, or enamel degradation complaints have been documented in public records. The brand's silence on PFAS is consistent with the fact that enameled cast iron is inherently PFAS-free, though the absence of proactive communication about this is not a red flag for the product itself.
How it compares in its category
Enameled cast iron is among the safest cookware choices available and carries none of the thermal stability concerns of Teflon-type coating or ceramic non-stick coatings. It is more durable and lower-chemical-risk than comparable non-stick alternatives, though heavier and slower to heat than stainless steel or aluminum. The 'restored' and 'seasoned' designation suggests this may be vintage or refurbished stock, which is acceptable if the enamel surface is intact and chip-free.
If you buy it
Inspect the enamel coating carefully before use; chips or cracks expose bare cast iron and can accelerate rust. Hand wash and dry immediately to prevent water spots and rust. Avoid thermal shock (do not place hot cookware directly into cold water). Use on low to medium heat; cast iron retains heat very efficiently. The enamel is durable and does not require regular replacement if treated with basic care. If the enamel develops significant chips or cracks over time, the cookware becomes less practical but not acutely hazardous if bare spots are kept dry.
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 enamel glaze
No published recalls or test reports document lead or cadmium contamination in Great Jones enameled cookware. Enamel glazes CAN theoretically contain lead if improperly formulated, but no evidence of this issue exists for this brand or product line.
Enamel chipping and flaking over time
Any enameled cookware can develop chips or cracks from thermal shock, impacts, or manufacturing defects. This exposes bare cast iron but does not create a chemical hazard, only a practical and durability issue. The 'restored' status raises questions about coating integrity that inspection can clarify.
Iron leaching into acidic foods
Enameled cast iron's enamel coating prevents iron leaching. However, if chips expose the base metal, acidic foods (tomatoes, vinegar, wine) may cause minor iron pickup. This is not a toxicity hazard but an off-flavor and potential nutritional effect.
Coating degradation and porosity
Older or poorly maintained enameled cast iron can develop microscopic crazing or porosity in the enamel, allowing moisture and food particles to settle. This reduces non-stick performance but poses no acute chemical hazard. Preventive hand washing and drying mitigates this.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 85% 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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