Vollrath · Roasting Pans
Vollrath Bake & Roast Pan
Lower concern, uncoated stainless steel bake pan has no typical PFAS vector.
Vollrath's Bake & Roast Pan is conventional stainless steel cookware with no nonstick or special coating, which means no Teflon-type coating, Teflon-family coating, or related PFAS treatments. The brand makes no PFAS claims, but the material itself presents lower PFAS risk than coated nonstick alternatives.
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Stainless steel with no nonstick coating
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.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This pan is 300-series stainless steel with no nonstick or enamel coating. Stainless steel is inherently chemically stable at normal cooking temperatures and does not release harmful fumes or migrate problematic substances into food. The absence of a coating eliminates entire hazard classes (Teflon-type coating degradation, ceramic glaze contaminants, enamel lead risk) that plague coated alternatives. Stainless steel can leach trace nickel and chromium, but only under extreme acidic conditions rarely encountered in home baking.
The brand's record and disclosure
Vollrath is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer with 140+ years in foodservice and kitchenware; they supply professional kitchens and are subject to FDA compliance standards. The company does not publicly advertise PFAS testing or PFAS-free claims, which is typical for uncoated stainless steel makers (no coating means no PFAS need). No recalls specific to toxicity leaching have been recorded for Vollrath stainless bake pans in public FDA or CPSC databases.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated stainless steel roasting pans occupy the safest material tier alongside cast iron and glass. They avoid the nonstick coating risks (Teflon-type coating/PFOA) common in nonstick aluminum or steel pans and the enamel/glaze contamination risk of coated cast iron. Trade-off: stainless steel requires oil or fat for even browning and is slower to heat than nonstick; it also requires seasoning discipline to prevent sticking over time.
If you buy it
Preheat thoroughly and use adequate oil or fat to prevent food adhesion and ensure browning. Hand wash immediately after use and dry completely to prevent water spotting and mineral buildup. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods (tomato, wine, vinegar); if storing such foods, transfer to glass or ceramic. Stainless steel roasting pans are extremely durable; replace only if warping occurs (rare) or if damage compromises flatness.
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.”
Nickel leaching
300-series stainless steel contains 8-10% nickel. Leaching occurs only in highly acidic conditions (pH below 3.5) sustained over hours, which is unlikely during typical baking. Risk is negligible for normal roasting use but relevant for those with severe nickel sensitivity.
Coating degradation
No coating present on this pan, so no risk of flaking enamel, peeling nonstick, or ceramic degradation products entering food.
Aluminum leaching
This is stainless steel, not aluminum, so aluminum migration is not a concern.
Teflon-type coating/nonstick fume risk
Vollrath Bake & Roast Pan is uncoated stainless steel; no Teflon-type coating or nonstick polymer present, eliminating fume risk at any temperature.
Mineral buildup and water spot corrosion
Hard water deposits and mineral accumulation can create cosmetic discoloration and, if left untreated long-term, may promote surface pitting. This is aesthetic and maintenance-related rather than a direct toxicity hazard, but affects pan lifespan.
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
Caraway
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⚠Risky category by default
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