Cookware, ranked by PFAS safety
48 products graded A to F, safest first. None have earned a C or better yet, so we show the full ranking and the least-concerning options first.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Tramontina
Professional 12-Inch Ceramic Fry Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating
Ceramic cookware carries lower PFAS risk than Teflon-type coating, but verify coating origin.
⚠Risky category by default
Our Place
Essentials 8-Piece Pan Set
nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Brand silent on nonstick coating.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet
Stainless steel with nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Nonstick coating composition unknown; KitchenAid does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Stone Force Platinum Nonstick Fry Pan 12 Inch
proprietary nonstick coating, base unspecified
Nonstick cookware with undisclosed coating; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Essentials Fry Pan
Nonstick coating, composition not specified
Unknown nonstick coating; T-fal provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Preserve Ceramic Non-Stick Frypan
ceramic non-stick coating
Ceramic coating suggests lower PFAS risk, but brand disclosure is absent.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Simply Cook Nonstick Fry Pan
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Unknown nonstick coating; T-fal does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
HA1 Expert Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan 10"
Hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
Nonstick coating composition undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
10" Stainless Steel Nonstick Fry Pan
Stainless steel base with nonstick coating (unspecified type)
Nonstick coating type unknown; brand does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
HA1 Expert Nonstick Fry Pan with Lid
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Nonstick coating undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Create Delicious Nonstick Induction Frying Pan Set
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Nonstick cookware with unspecified coating; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cucina Hard Anodized Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle
Hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified
Nonstick type undisclosed; typical hard anodized cookware often uses Teflon-type coating-based coatings.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Professional Collection 14-Inch Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan
hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cucina Nonstick Skillet Set
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Nonstick composition unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Our Place
Always Pan 2.0
Ceramic-titanium hybrid nonstick coating on stainless steel core
Nonstick coating composition unspecified; PFAS status uncertain.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Our Place
Ceramic Nonstick Mini Always Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating over aluminum
Ceramic nonstick is lower concern, but coating details unconfirmed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Our Place
Titanium Always Pan Pro
Titanium ceramic nonstick coating, unspecified formulation
Nonstick coating composition unclear; brand silent on PFAS.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Our Place
Mini Always Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating over stainless steel
Ceramic nonstick claims but no PFAS disclosure or testing available.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Hard Anodized Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan
Hard anodized aluminum with ceramic nonstick coating
Ceramic nonstick is lower concern, but coating details lack transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Hard Anodized 2pc Nonstick Frying Pan Set
Hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Skip until manufacturer discloses nonstick coating type.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Induction Nonstick Frying Pan
nonstick coating, unspecified type
Nonstick coating identity unknown; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Stainless Steel Nonstick Frying Pan Set
Stainless steel base with unspecified nonstick coating
Nonstick coating composition undisclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Frying Pan Set (2-Piece)
Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified
Nonstick coating type unknown; KitchenAid provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating over stainless steel tri-ply
Ceramic nonstick likely lower PFAS risk, but brand does not disclose coating details.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Gourmet 2 Pack 8" and 10" Hard Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Fry Pan Set
Hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, unspecified type
Skip until coating type disclosed.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Ceramic Excellence Nonstick Frypan
ceramic nonstick coating
Ceramic coating suggests lower PFAS risk, but T-fal provides no disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set
Hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS status unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
Essentials Nonstick Fry Pan Set
nonstick coating, composition unspecified by brand
Skip pending PFAS transparency from All-Clad on nonstick formulation.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
Nonstick Hard-Anodized Fry Pan Set (2-Piece Set)
Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating (unspecified)
Skip pending coating clarification; nonstick source unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
HA1 Expert Cookware Nonstick 2 Piece Fry Set
Nonstick coating, composition undisclosed
Nonstick cookware with unknown coating; PFAS risk unclear without manufacturer detail.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
D3 Pro Nonstick 3-Ply Bonded Cookware
3-ply stainless steel with proprietary nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
All-Clad
D5 Brushed Nonstick Fry Pan 10"
nonstick coating, composition not disclosed
Nonstick coating composition unclear; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Twin Pack Skillet Set
hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified
Skip until brand discloses nonstick coating type and PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Create Delicious Aluminum Nonstick Deep Skillet
Aluminum with unspecified nonstick coating
Nonstick coating identity unclear; PFAS risk uncertain without disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cook + Create Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan
hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified
Nonstick type unknown. Hard anodized base is PFAS-safe, but coating remains opaque.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cook + Create Nonstick Frying Pan
aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Our Place
Always Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating over aluminum core
Ceramic coating unclear on PFAS use, brand silent on safety
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Our Place
Titanium Pro Mini Always Pan
Titanium-reinforced nonstick coating, unspecified
Nonstick coating composition unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Our Place
Always Pan 2.0 Nonstick
Proprietary nonstick coating (unspecified)
Nonstick coating type unknown; brand silent on PFAS, skip or contact.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Color-Finished Stainless Steel 3-Ply Base Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan
Ceramic nonstick coating, stainless steel base
Ceramic nonstick likely lower risk, but coating specifics undisclosed by brand.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Kitchenaid
Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Frying Pan
Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating
Skip until brand confirms nonstick coating PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Professional Aluminum Nonstick Restaurant Fry Pan
Aluminum with nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Skip. Nonstick coating composition not disclosed by brand.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Professional Fusion Fry Pan
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Nonstick coating unspecified, brand silent on PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Pots & Pans Fry Pan
Nonstick coating, unspecified type
Nonstick coating type unconfirmed; PFAS risk unclear without specifics.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Primaware 2-Piece Nonstick Fry Pan Set
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Skip until Tramontina discloses coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Tramontina
Proline 2 Pk 8" and 10" Nonstick Fry Pan Set
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Skip until coating type confirmed; nonstick history suggests PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
T-fal
Easy Care Nonstick Fry Pan
Teflon-type coating nonstick Teflon-family coating
T-Fal uses Teflon-type coating nonstick; brand silent on PFAS composition.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
T-fal
Professional VX3 Brushed Nonstick Fry Pan
Teflon-type coating nonstick coating on aluminum base
Teflon-type coating nonstick cookware; T-fal does not disclose PFAS status.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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