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

Tramontina

Professional 12-Inch Ceramic Fry Pan

Ceramic nonstick coating

D
F
PFASAll
D · Elevated4 flags

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

Our Place

Essentials 8-Piece Pan Set

nonstick coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Brand silent on nonstick coating.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet

Kitchenaid

Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet

Stainless steel with nonstick coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition unknown; KitchenAid does not disclose PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Stone Force Platinum Nonstick Fry Pan 12 Inch

T-fal

Stone Force Platinum Nonstick Fry Pan 12 Inch

proprietary nonstick coating, base unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Nonstick cookware with undisclosed coating; PFAS status unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Essentials Fry Pan

T-fal

Essentials Fry Pan

Nonstick coating, composition not specified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Unknown nonstick coating; T-fal provides no PFAS disclosure.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Preserve Ceramic Non-Stick Frypan

T-fal

Preserve Ceramic Non-Stick Frypan

ceramic non-stick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Ceramic coating suggests lower PFAS risk, but brand disclosure is absent.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Simply Cook Nonstick Fry Pan

T-fal

Simply Cook Nonstick Fry Pan

Nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Unknown nonstick coating; T-fal does not disclose PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad HA1 Expert Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan 10"

All-Clad

HA1 Expert Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan 10"

Hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition undisclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad 10" Stainless Steel Nonstick Fry Pan

All-Clad

10" Stainless Steel Nonstick Fry Pan

Stainless steel base with nonstick coating (unspecified type)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Nonstick coating type unknown; brand does not disclose PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad HA1 Expert Nonstick Fry Pan with Lid

All-Clad

HA1 Expert Nonstick Fry Pan with Lid

Nonstick coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Nonstick coating undisclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rachael Ray Create Delicious Nonstick Induction Frying Pan Set

Rachael Ray

Create Delicious Nonstick Induction Frying Pan Set

Nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick cookware with unspecified coating; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Anodized Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle

Rachael Ray

Cucina Hard Anodized Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle

Hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

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

Rachael Ray

Professional Collection 14-Inch Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan

hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS risk unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rachael Ray Cucina Nonstick Skillet Set

Rachael Ray

Cucina Nonstick Skillet Set

Nonstick coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Nonstick composition unknown.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Our Place Always Pan 2.0

Our Place

Always Pan 2.0

Ceramic-titanium hybrid nonstick coating on stainless steel core

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition unspecified; PFAS status uncertain.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Our Place Ceramic Nonstick Mini Always Pan

Our Place

Ceramic Nonstick Mini Always Pan

Ceramic nonstick coating over aluminum

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Ceramic nonstick is lower concern, but coating details unconfirmed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro

Our Place

Titanium Always Pan Pro

Titanium ceramic nonstick coating, unspecified formulation

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Nonstick coating composition unclear; brand silent on PFAS.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Our Place Mini Always Pan

Our Place

Mini Always Pan

Ceramic nonstick coating over stainless steel

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Ceramic nonstick claims but no PFAS disclosure or testing available.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Hard Anodized Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan

Kitchenaid

Hard Anodized Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan

Hard anodized aluminum with ceramic nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Ceramic nonstick is lower concern, but coating details lack transparency.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Hard Anodized 2pc Nonstick Frying Pan Set

Kitchenaid

Hard Anodized 2pc Nonstick Frying Pan Set

Hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating (type unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until manufacturer discloses nonstick coating type.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Induction Nonstick Frying Pan

Kitchenaid

Induction Nonstick Frying Pan

nonstick coating, unspecified type

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Nonstick coating identity unknown; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Stainless Steel Nonstick Frying Pan Set

Kitchenaid

Stainless Steel Nonstick Frying Pan Set

Stainless steel base with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition undisclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Frying Pan Set (2-Piece)

Kitchenaid

Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Frying Pan Set (2-Piece)

Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating type unknown; KitchenAid provides no PFAS disclosure.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan

Tramontina

Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan

Ceramic nonstick coating over stainless steel tri-ply

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

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

Tramontina

Gourmet 2 Pack 8" and 10" Hard Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Fry Pan Set

Hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, unspecified type

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until coating type disclosed.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Ceramic Excellence Nonstick Frypan

T-fal

Ceramic Excellence Nonstick Frypan

ceramic nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Ceramic coating suggests lower PFAS risk, but T-fal provides no disclosure.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set

T-fal

Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set

Hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS status unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad Essentials Nonstick Fry Pan Set

All-Clad

Essentials Nonstick Fry Pan Set

nonstick coating, composition unspecified by brand

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip pending PFAS transparency from All-Clad on nonstick formulation.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad Nonstick Hard-Anodized Fry Pan Set (2-Piece Set)

All-Clad

Nonstick Hard-Anodized Fry Pan Set (2-Piece Set)

Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating (unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip pending coating clarification; nonstick source unknown.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

HA1 Expert Cookware Nonstick 2 Piece Fry Set

All-Clad

HA1 Expert Cookware Nonstick 2 Piece Fry Set

Nonstick coating, composition undisclosed

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick cookware with unknown coating; PFAS risk unclear without manufacturer detail.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad D3 Pro Nonstick 3-Ply Bonded Cookware

All-Clad

D3 Pro Nonstick 3-Ply Bonded Cookware

3-ply stainless steel with proprietary nonstick coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

All-Clad D5 Brushed Nonstick Fry Pan 10"

All-Clad

D5 Brushed Nonstick Fry Pan 10"

nonstick coating, composition not disclosed

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick coating composition unclear; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Twin Pack Skillet Set

Rachael Ray

Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Twin Pack Skillet Set

hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until brand discloses nonstick coating type and PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rachael Ray Create Delicious Aluminum Nonstick Deep Skillet

Rachael Ray

Create Delicious Aluminum Nonstick Deep Skillet

Aluminum with unspecified nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Nonstick coating identity unclear; PFAS risk uncertain without disclosure.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rachael Ray Cook + Create Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan

Rachael Ray

Cook + Create Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan

hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Nonstick type unknown. Hard anodized base is PFAS-safe, but coating remains opaque.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Rachael Ray Cook + Create Nonstick Frying Pan

Rachael Ray

Cook + Create Nonstick Frying Pan

aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Unknown coating composition.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Our Place Always Pan

Our Place

Always Pan

Ceramic nonstick coating over aluminum core

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Ceramic coating unclear on PFAS use, brand silent on safety

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Our Place Titanium Pro Mini Always Pan

Our Place

Titanium Pro Mini Always Pan

Titanium-reinforced nonstick coating, unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Nonstick coating composition unclear.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Our Place Always Pan 2.0 Nonstick

Our Place

Always Pan 2.0 Nonstick

Proprietary nonstick coating (unspecified)

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

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

Kitchenaid

Color-Finished Stainless Steel 3-Ply Base Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan

Ceramic nonstick coating, stainless steel base

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS2 flags

Ceramic nonstick likely lower risk, but coating specifics undisclosed by brand.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

KitchenAid Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Frying Pan

Kitchenaid

Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Frying Pan

Hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip until brand confirms nonstick coating PFAS status.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Tramontina Professional Aluminum Nonstick Restaurant Fry Pan

Tramontina

Professional Aluminum Nonstick Restaurant Fry Pan

Aluminum with nonstick coating, composition unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Skip. Nonstick coating composition not disclosed by brand.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Tramontina Professional Fusion Fry Pan

Tramontina

Professional Fusion Fry Pan

Nonstick coating, composition unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Nonstick coating unspecified, brand silent on PFAS risk.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Tramontina Pots & Pans Fry Pan

Tramontina

Pots & Pans Fry Pan

Nonstick coating, unspecified type

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Nonstick coating type unconfirmed; PFAS risk unclear without specifics.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Tramontina Primaware 2-Piece Nonstick Fry Pan Set

Tramontina

Primaware 2-Piece Nonstick Fry Pan Set

Nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

Skip until Tramontina discloses coating chemistry.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

Tramontina Proline 2 Pk 8" and 10" Nonstick Fry Pan Set

Tramontina

Proline 2 Pk 8" and 10" Nonstick Fry Pan Set

Nonstick coating, type unspecified

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS5 flags

Skip until coating type confirmed; nonstick history suggests PFAS risk.

Nonstick, coating undisclosed

T-Fal Easy Care Nonstick Fry Pan

T-fal

Easy Care Nonstick Fry Pan

Teflon-type coating nonstick Teflon-family coating

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS4 flags

T-Fal uses Teflon-type coating nonstick; brand silent on PFAS composition.

Teflon (PTFE) coating

T-fal Professional VX3 Brushed Nonstick Fry Pan

T-fal

Professional VX3 Brushed Nonstick Fry Pan

Teflon-type coating nonstick coating on aluminum base

F
F
PFASAll
F · High PFAS3 flags

Teflon-type coating nonstick cookware; T-fal does not disclose PFAS status.

Teflon (PTFE) coating

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