PFAS score
Lakeland · Rice Cookers
Large Capacity 16 Cup Nonstick Rice Cooker
Skip unless Lakeland confirms Teflon-type coating-free nonstick; unspecified coatings in rice cookers carry moderate PFAS risk.
Lakeland's product literature does not specify the nonstick coating chemistry. Standard nonstick rice cookers often use Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating that may contain legacy PFAS.
The safe swap
Aigostar
(2 pack) Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, PFAS-free, Nonstick. 1 Quart Capacity (4 Cups), with Stainless Steel Steamer Tray, Measuring Cups, Recipe
90/100 safety
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Material
Nonstick coating type unspecified; likely Teflon-family coating
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.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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 Rice Cookers
Aigostar
(2 pack) Rice Robot Personal Rice Cooker, PFAS-free, Nonstick. 1 Quart Capacity (4 Cups), with Stainless Steel Steamer Tray, Measuring Cups, Recipe
Nonstick coating (unspecified type); stainless steel steamer tray
Explicit PFAS-free claim is a strong signal, but lack of third-party verification or coating detail leaves moderate uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Zojirushi
Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer
Stainless steel inner pot, aluminum outer housing
Lower PFAS concern; standard rice cooker with non-coated stainless interior, but brand offers no explicit PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Panasonic
Rice Cooker SR-3NAL
stainless steel inner pot, aluminum heating plate
Lower PFAS concern, stainless steel construction, but no public PFAS disclosure from Panasonic on this model.
⚠Risky category by default
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