KitchenAid · Bundt Pans
KitchenAid Mold Cc003297-001
Lower PFAS concern, stainless steel baking mold with no nonstick coating.
This KitchenAid product is a stainless steel mold used for baking and molding, not cookware with nonstick coating. Stainless steel molds carry lower PFAS risk since they lack Teflon-family coating or water-resistant treatments typical of coated cookware.
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stainless steel mold
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Uncoated safe material
Bare, uncoated material (cast iron, stainless, carbon steel, or glass) with no surface treatment to contain PFAS.
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
This mold is manufactured from stainless steel, a food-safe metal alloy resistant to corrosion and leaching under normal baking temperatures. Stainless steel has no nonstick coating, eliminating the risk of Teflon-type coating fume release if overheated or of coating breakdown over time. Unlike ceramic or enameled cookware, stainless steel does not rely on surface glazes that may contain lead or cadmium, nor does it degrade to release particles into food.
The brand's record and disclosure
KitchenAid is a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation and maintains general food-safety compliance with FDA standards for bakeware materials. The brand has not published dedicated PFAS or nonstick-chemical reduction statements for this product line. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this Bundt mold model are on record in public databases. KitchenAid's silence on PFAS is typical for stainless steel bakeware, where the material itself presents no fluorochemical risk.
How it compares in its category
Stainless steel Bundt pans are among the safest in the category. Silicone or nonstick-coated ceramic alternatives carry small but documented risks of coating degradation or Teflon-type coating release; ceramic-only molds without nonstick treatment pose similar safety profiles to stainless steel but are more fragile. This model avoids the complexity of coated cookware while maintaining durability expected from a mid-tier home baking product.
If you buy it
Hand wash or use a gentle cycle to preserve surface finish; abrasive scrubbers can scratch stainless steel over decades of use. Standard oven temperatures (up to 500F) pose no risk. Stainless steel conducts heat unevenly, so monitor cake edges for browning and adjust rack position if needed. Replace only if denting or warping occurs; stainless steel does not degrade chemically with age.
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. No leaching risk applies to this specific mold.
Teflon-type coating fume release
Stainless steel has no nonstick coating. Teflon-type coating fume risk is not applicable to uncoated metal molds.
Lead or cadmium in glazes or enamels
Stainless steel does not use ceramic glaze or enamel coatings. No lead or cadmium exposure pathway exists for this material.
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Absence of nonstick or ceramic coating eliminates this hazard class entirely. Stainless steel surface does not flake or release particles into baked goods.
Nickel leaching from stainless steel
Stainless steel contains nickel (typically 8-10% in food-grade alloys). Leaching into acidic or salt-based batters is theoretically possible but minimal under normal baking conditions and not documented as a practical concern in home bakeware use. Individuals with severe nickel sensitivity should consult a dermatologist.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 75% 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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