Instant · Electric Kettles & Pitchers
Drew Barrymore Electric Gooseneck Kettle
Stainless steel kettle with unspecified interior coating; moderate concern.
Drew Barrymore electric kettles use stainless steel bodies. Interior coating material is not disclosed, creating uncertainty around PFAS risk in the boiling surface.
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Secura Original Stainless Steel Double Wall Electric Water Kettle 1.8 Quart with Auto Shut-Off & Boil-Dry Protection
75/100 safety
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Material
stainless steel body, interior coating unspecified
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
The kettle body is stainless steel, which is chemically stable and does not leach metals into water under normal heating. The critical unknown is the interior coating: electric kettles often use either a bare steel interior, a non-stick polymer coating (typically Teflon-type coating-based), or an enamel layer. Instant has not publicly disclosed which coating this Drew Barrymore model uses. This omission is the main safety gap for this product.
The brand's record and disclosure
Instant (owned by Instant Brands, maker of Instant Pot) does not maintain a publicly documented material safety disclosure policy for kettle coatings. The brand has faced no major safety recalls or lawsuits on record for cookware leaching or coating failure. However, the absence of transparency about interior coating materials is a notable gap compared to competitors who explicitly confirm Teflon-type coating-free or bare-steel construction.
How it compares in its category
Electric kettles vary widely: budget models often use bare stainless steel interiors (safest but prone to mineral buildup), while mid-range models use proprietary non-stick coatings of unverified composition. Premium brands (Breville, Fellow) typically disclose coating type or use bare steel. This Drew Barrymore model sits in the unclear middle, offering gooseneck convenience but without the transparency of higher-end or budget-transparent alternatives.
If you buy it
Contact Instant customer service directly to confirm the interior coating is not Teflon-type coating-based or request the product specification sheet before purchase. Use only for boiling water (not acidic liquids or extended simmering), as this minimizes leaching risk regardless of coating type. Inspect the interior every 6 months for scratches, discoloration, or peeling; if coating damage appears, discontinue use. Replace every 3-5 years as a precautionary measure for electric kettles.
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.”
Teflon-type coating (non-stick) fume risk if present
If the interior uses Teflon-type coating without explicit confirmation from Instant, overheating beyond boiling could release fumes. No reports of this specific model overheating, but the unspecified coating makes assessment difficult.
Interior coating degradation over time
Any polymer coating on the interior can degrade with repeated heating cycles and exposure to minerals in tap water. Flaking or peeling coating particles could enter drinking water if undetected.
Stainless steel leaching (nickel, chromium)
Stainless steel body itself is extremely stable in neutral pH water at boiling point; no documented leaching from this product class under normal use. Risk increases only if acidic beverages are boiled in the kettle.
Bacterial growth in gooseneck spout
Gooseneck designs with narrow, articulated spouts can trap water and mineral deposits that are difficult to fully dry, creating conditions for biofilm if kettle is not completely emptied and air-dried after each use.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% 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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