Our Place · Cast Iron Skillets
Our Place Cast Iron Always Pan Black 10.5" Glass Lid
Lower concern, cast iron and glass are inherently PFAS-free materials; no known risks.
This product is cast iron cookware with a glass lid, both materials that do not require or typically contain PFAS coatings. Cast iron and borosilicate glass are chemically stable, inert materials. Our Place has not made explicit PFAS claims, but the material composition itself presents lower concern for PFAS exposure.
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Cast iron with glass lid
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
This pan is cast iron with a glass lid. Cast iron is an inert metal alloy (primarily iron with small amounts of carbon and silicon) that does not leach under normal cooking conditions and has been used safely for centuries. The glass lid is typically borosilicate or soda-lime glass, which is chemically inert and does not transfer harmful substances into food. Neither material requires chemical non-stick coatings or surface treatments that could degrade or release compounds.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place is a direct-to-consumer cookware brand founded in 2018 with no publicly documented product recalls, safety violations, or health complaints on record. The company does not publish detailed material sourcing or toxicity testing reports on its website, and does not hold third-party safety certifications (such as NSF International or GOTS). This lack of disclosure is typical for cast iron manufacturers but makes independent verification of manufacturing standards difficult.
How it compares in its category
Cast iron skillets are among the safest cookware materials available because they contain no synthetic coatings that can degrade. This Our Place pan sits in the mid-to-premium price tier for cast iron and competes with brands like Lodge and Le Creuset, which have longer safety track records. Unlike non-stick cookware (Teflon-type coating or ceramic-coated alternatives), cast iron avoids fume-emission risk entirely and actually improves with age rather than degrading.
If you buy it
Cast iron requires seasoning maintenance (oil coating) to prevent rust; use food-grade mineral or vegetable oil and wipe off excess after each use. Avoid prolonged soaking or the dishwasher, as water exposure accelerates rust. The glass lid can crack under thermal shock, so avoid rapid temperature changes; hand wash it separately. Cast iron heats unevenly and takes longer to preheat than other materials, but this does not affect safety and is normal for the material class.
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
Cast iron does leach small amounts of iron into acidic foods (tomatoes, vinegar, wine) during cooking, especially in new or poorly seasoned pans. This is not toxic in normal amounts and is actually beneficial for people with iron deficiency, but those with iron-metabolism disorders (hemochromatosis) should limit use or consult a physician.
Glass lid breakage and sharp edges
Borosilicate and soda-lime glass lids can crack or shatter under thermal stress (rapid heating or cooling) or from direct impact. Broken glass creates sharp fragments and a hazard during cooking; replacement lids are available separately but are a consumable wear item.
Lead or cadmium in enameled coatings
This product is bare cast iron (not enameled) and has a bare glass lid, so traditional enamel-coating hazards do not apply. No lead or cadmium concerns are documented for this specific model.
Coating degradation and Teflon-type coating fume risk
Cast iron is not coated with Teflon-type coating, ceramic, or other synthetic non-stick surfaces, so degradation of coatings and associated fume risk are not applicable to this product.
Aluminum leaching
This pan is cast iron, not aluminum, so aluminum leaching is not a concern. The glass lid is also non-metallic and poses no leaching risk.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% 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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⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
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cast iron (bare or seasoned with oil)
Lower PFAS concern, bare cast iron has no synthetic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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