Lodge · Griddle Pans
Lodge 10.25" Square Seasonsed Cast Iron Grill Pan
Lower-concern cookware; cast iron seasoning is oil-based, not PFAS-dependent.
Lodge's seasoned cast iron grill pans use traditional cast iron with an oil-based seasoning layer, not modern nonstick Teflon-family coating coatings. Cast iron has no inherent PFAS risk from the material itself. Lodge does not make PFAS claims, but the product category, bare or seasoned cast iron, carries minimal PFAS concern.
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cast iron with seasoned oil layer
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
Lodge cast iron griddle pans are solid cast iron with a factory-applied seasoned oil layer (typically soybean oil). Cast iron itself is chemically inert at typical cooking temperatures and does not leach harmful compounds into food. The seasoned surface is a polymerized fat coating that protects against rust; it is not a synthetic non-stick polymer and carries no Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating risk. The material is durable and improves with use as additional seasoning layers build.
The brand's record and disclosure
Lodge Manufacturing has a long, established history in cast iron cookware (founded 1896) with no documented safety recalls tied to chemical leaching or coating hazards. The company does not prominently disclose PFAS use or avoidance, but cast iron seasoning is inherently PFAS-free by design. No significant contamination claims, heavy metal warnings, or regulatory actions have been recorded against Lodge cookware in recent decades. The brand maintains basic product transparency but does not pursue third-party certifications.
How it compares in its category
Cast iron griddles are among the safest options in the cookware category because they lack synthetic non-stick coatings that carry Teflon-type coating or PFOA risks. Compared to ceramic, enameled cast iron, or modern non-stick pans, this product eliminates coating degradation, ceramic glaze lead concerns, and enamel chipping hazards. The trade-off is manual seasoning maintenance and longer heat-up time; safety-wise, cast iron sits at the low end of chemical hazard risk.
If you buy it
Maintain the seasoning by oiling the surface after each wash and storing dry; a well-seasoned pan performs better and lasts generations. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or dishwashers, which strip seasoning and expose bare iron. Lodge cast iron performs safely on all stovetop heat levels and is oven-safe to standard temperatures (typically 500F). Replace only if structural damage (cracks, warping) occurs; the seasoning itself will not degrade in a way that sheds harmful particles.
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.”
Iron leaching from bare cast iron
Unpolished cast iron can shed microscopic iron particles, especially if seasoning is thin or removed. For most users this is nutritionally neutral or beneficial, but people with iron-overload disorders (hemochromatosis) should limit use. Proper seasoning maintenance prevents this.
Rust and bacterial contamination if storage is damp
Cast iron is susceptible to rust if stored wet or in high-humidity conditions. Rust itself is not acutely toxic, but pitting can harbor bacteria if pan is not dried promptly. This is a care issue, not a manufacturing defect.
Lead or cadmium in seasoning oil
Lodge's standard seasoning uses food-grade soybean oil with no documented contamination. No recalls or testing failures have been recorded. Risk is negligible given the supplier and application history.
Teflon-type coating/PFOA or Teflon-family coating
Cast iron seasoning is oil-based polymerization, not synthetic Teflon-family coating. Teflon-type coating fume risk does not apply to this product class.
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Seasoning is not a synthetic coating prone to peeling or flaking like enamel or ceramic. Gradual wear reduces non-stick performance but does not create unsafe particles; reseasoning restores function.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 92% 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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