Mrs. Anderson's · Silicone Baking Molds
Mrs. Anderson Silicone Round Cake Pan
Silicone cake pans present lower PFAS concern; no Teflon-family coating nonstick coatings used.
Mrs. Anderson silicone bakeware is made from food-grade silicone, an inherently PFAS-free material with no Teflon-family coating coatings. No PFAS-related safety flags identified.
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Food-grade silicone
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Mrs. Anderson's silicone cake pan is made from food-grade silicone, a synthetic polymer based on silicon and oxygen rather than fluorine-based nonstick coatings. Silicone is thermally stable and does not release harmful volatiles when heated to typical baking temperatures (up to 500F). Because it uses silicone rather than polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon-type coating) or other Teflon-family coating coatings, it bypasses the thermal degradation hazards associated with those technologies.
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Anderson's maintains a minimal public disclosure record on product safety testing and material sourcing. The brand has not published voluntary third-party certifications (FDA compliance documentation exists but is standard, not exceptional). No significant recalls or safety controversies specific to this product line are on record in consumer databases. The brand's parent company does not publicly declare PFAS-free status, but the material choice itself (silicone, not Teflon-family coating) substantially reduces exposure risk.
How it compares in its category
Silicone cake pans occupy a middle-safety tier in bakeware. They avoid Teflon-type coating fume risk and metal leaching concerns of traditional nonstick cookware, but offer no advantage over inert ceramics or cast iron in terms of durability or long-term stability. Silicone is softer and can degrade with sharp utensils or high-temperature exposure near 600F. Food-grade silicone from reputable manufacturers is considered lower-risk than budget unbranded silicone, where material purity is less certain.
If you buy it
Hand wash or use gentle machine settings to prevent coating abrasion and microparticle shedding from degraded silicone. Avoid sharp metal utensils and cutting directly in the pan. Do not expose to sustained temperatures above 500F; silicone remains stable at typical baking temperatures (350-450F) but creeping degradation begins at higher sustained heat. Replace if you notice discoloration, stickiness loss, or visible tears; degraded silicone can shed particles into food.
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.”
Silicone degradation and microparticle shedding
Food-grade silicone is stable under normal baking use but can degrade with mechanical stress, sharp utensil contact, or exposure above 500F. Microscale silicone particles may migrate into food; long-term ingestion health effects remain understudied, though silicone is not classified as acutely toxic.
Leaching of uncrosslinked oligomers
Some food-grade silicone formulations contain uncrosslinked oligomers that can migrate into fatty foods, especially at elevated temperatures. FDA-compliant silicone is formulated to minimize this, but formal post-market monitoring data specific to Mrs. Anderson's formulation is not publicly available.
Thermal stability limits
Silicone cookware is rated for up to 500-600F depending on brand and formulation. Beyond this, silicone can soften, discolor, and release volatile organic compounds at low levels. Typical home baking (350-450F) poses negligible risk, but broiler or high-temperature uses increase exposure potential.
Lead or cadmium in pigments (color dyes)
Food-grade silicone colorants used by established manufacturers like Mrs. Anderson's are subject to FDA review and typically comply with heavy-metal limits. No recalls or contamination reports specific to this brand are on record; however, independent third-party testing of individual units is not routine.
Mold or bacterial growth in crevices
Silicone can harbor moisture and bacteria in seams or rolled edges if not dried thoroughly after washing. This is a maintenance issue rather than a manufacturing defect and is mitigated by air-drying and regular inspection.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 85% 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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