Mrs. Anderson's · Silicone Baking Molds
Mrs. Anderson's Baking Silicone Square Cake Pan
Silicone base reduces PFAS risk, but coating details unknown.
Silicone cookware typically poses lower PFAS concern than traditional nonstick, but Mrs. Anderson's does not disclose coating specifics. No third-party verification available.
The safe swap
Mrs. Anderson's
Mrs. Anderson Silicone Round Cake Pan
80/100 safety
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Material
Silicone rubber, 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
Mrs. Anderson's silicone square cake pan is constructed from food-grade silicone rubber, a polymer backbone that resists heat degradation and does not leach monomers under normal baking temperatures (up to 500F typical). Silicone's inert chemistry means it avoids the metal-leaching risks of ceramic-coated or aluminum pans and the non-stick chemical concerns of Teflon-type coating (Teflon) coatings. The coating or release agent applied to the silicone surface is not specified by the manufacturer, which is the main gap in full transparency.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Anderson's is a mid-tier cookware brand owned by Ekco (part of AMSCAN Holdings) with limited public chemical disclosure statements. No major recalls or safety warnings have been issued for this product line. The brand does not publish independent safety certifications (e.g., NSF, FDA third-party audit) or PFAS statements on their website. This silence on coating details and PFAS reflects industry-wide avoidance rather than known misconduct.
How it compares in its category
Silicone cake pans occupy a safer middle ground than traditional metal or ceramic alternatives. Unlike steel cake pans, there is no rust or metal oxide concern. Unlike ceramic-coated cast iron, there is minimal risk of glaze degradation exposing lead or cadmium (though vintage ceramics are the real concern, not modern commercial pans). Silicone pans are comparable in safety profile to OXO, Wilton, and other mass-market silicone bakeware, none of which have documented hazard records for routine use.
If you buy it
Hand wash rather than dishwasher to extend coating life and avoid abrasion that might expose underlying materials. Do not exceed 500F (check product label for exact rating). Replace the pan if you notice staining, discoloration, or sticky residue that does not wash away, which may indicate coating breakdown. Store flat or suspended to prevent creasing, which can crack the silicone over years of use.
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.”
Coating degradation and unknown release agent composition
The manufacturer does not disclose what release agent or surface treatment is applied to the silicone. Minor wear, staining, or texture loss over time is normal, but no independent testing of leachate composition from aged pans has been published for this brand.
Thermal stability at extreme temperatures
Food-grade silicone is stable well above typical baking temperatures (500F). No documented decomposition or off-gassing has been reported for silicone cake pans at normal use. Risk is theoretical only if pan is exposed to direct flame or broiler over extended periods.
Allergen or irritant contamination from manufacturing
No recalls or complaints of allergic reaction or skin irritation from contact with this pan have been documented. Silicone itself is hypoallergenic; risk would be from manufacturing residues, which are not addressed in public disclosures.
Migration of uncrosslinked oligomers from silicone base
Silicone rubbers can release very small amounts of uncrosslinked siloxane oligomers into fatty foods at high temperatures. Quantities are far below established safety thresholds in EU and FDA guidance, but no brand-specific migration testing data is publicly available.
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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