Our Place · Cast Iron Skillets
Our Place Cast Iron Skillet Two Handles Pink spice color 18" x 10"
Lower concern, cast iron is PFAS-free by material, no coating risk.
Our Place's cast iron skillet is seasoned cast iron with no nonstick coating, chemical-based waterproofing, or stain treatment applied. Cast iron itself poses no PFAS risk. The brand does not disclose PFAS-related statements, but the material choice eliminates the primary vectors for PFAS contamination in cookware.
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cast iron (seasoned)
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 is solid cast iron, a naturally inert ferrous material with no synthetic coatings or enamel glazes. The "pink spice color" refers to the visible seasoning layer, a polymerized oil finish built up over time through cooking, not a paint or ceramic layer. Cast iron leaches negligible iron (beneficial in small amounts) and has no chemical adhesion risk typical of coated cookware.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place is a direct-to-consumer cookware brand known for enameled cast iron and carbon steel products. No major safety recalls or heavy-metal contamination reports are on public record for this line. The brand does not publish detailed material certifications or third-party testing results for heavy metals or coating safety, which is typical for cast iron producers but limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Bare cast iron skillets are among the safest cookware materials available; this product is functionally identical to Lodge, Le Creuset, and vintage cast iron in terms of chemical safety. Unlike enameled cast iron (which can chip and expose iron or harbor bacteria), this seasoned surface is self-repairing and presents no coating-failure hazard. Price and aesthetic appeal are the main differentiators in this category.
If you buy it
Maintain the seasoning by avoiding prolonged soaking and drying promptly; regular cooking with fat will strengthen the non-stick layer. Do not use steel wool or harsh scrubbers that remove seasoning. Cast iron is extremely durable and typically outlasts owners, though deep rust or pitting may require re-seasoning. No replacement or monitoring schedule is necessary unless visible damage occurs.
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 into acidic foods
Cast iron releases small amounts of iron, especially in acidic liquids (tomato, vinegar, wine). This is nutritionally neutral to beneficial for most people but may be a concern for those with iron overload disorders (hemochromatosis). Occasional cooking is low-risk.
Lead or cadmium in seasoning oil source
No recalls or test results for Our Place cast iron cite lead or cadmium. The seasoning is applied oil, not a glaze, so contamination would come from the oil supplier, not the product design. No public record of such contamination.
Bacterial or mold growth in seasoning layer
If the skillet is stored wet or in high-humidity conditions for extended periods, the porous seasoning can harbor bacteria or mold. Proper drying and occasional light heating prevents this; not a manufacturing defect but a use-and-storage issue.
Thermal shock or cracking from rapid temperature changes
Cast iron is prone to cracking if moved from high heat directly to cold water or left on high heat when empty. This is a safety hazard (sharp fractures, loss of skillet integrity) not a chemical one, but important for safe handling.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 88% 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
Lodge
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