PFAS score
Imusa · Panini Presses
Imusa 12x10in Stainless Steel Electric Panini Press With Temperature
Lower concern, stainless steel panini press has no inherent PFAS risk, but brand discloses nothing.
Imusa's stainless steel panini press uses food-contact materials (stainless steel) not typically associated with PFAS. However, the brand provides no explicit PFAS disclosure or third-party verification. Without testing or certification, confidence remains moderate; stainless cookware is generally lower-risk than nonstick alternatives.
The safe swap
GreenPan
GreenPan Ceramic Nonstick 6-in-1 Contact Grill
100/100 safety
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Material
stainless steel cooking surfaces
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Stain-resistant finish
Stain-resistant finishes are a common PFAS use.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in 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.
Safer alternatives in Panini Presses
GreenPan
Ceramic Nonstick 6-in-1 Contact Grill
Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, Teflon-type coating-free)
Lower-concern ceramic nonstick; GreenPan's ceramic formula and MADE SAFE badge support PFAS avoidance, though independent lab verification of this specific mode
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Ceramic Nonstick 3-in-1 Grill, Griddle, and Waffle Maker
Ceramic nonstick coating (proprietary, Teflon-type coating-free)
Lower PFAS concern, but verify current formulation; GreenPan's ceramic coating approach avoids traditional Teflon-family coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Panasonic
Horno tostador FlashXpress , 1300 W
stainless steel interior and exterior; heating elements
Lower PFAS concern; no nonstick coating or water-resistant treatments typical of this product category.
⚠Risky category by default
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