Glad · Bakeware
(2 pack) Glad Premium Gold Cookie Sheet - Small 13.5in x 9.6in x 1in
Skip. Nonstick coating identity not disclosed; PFAS risk unknown.
Glad does not specify the nonstick coating type on these cookie sheets. Standard nonstick cookware often uses Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating; without disclosure, PFAS presence cannot be ruled out.
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Material
steel with unspecified nonstick coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a steel substrate (carbon steel or mild steel) with an applied nonstick coating of unspecified chemistry. Glad does not publicly identify whether the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (Teflon-type), ceramic, silicone, or another formulation. Steel is chemically inert and food-safe; the hazard profile depends entirely on the coating's composition and durability. Once the coating degrades through mechanical wear or high heat, bare steel can leach iron (generally benign) but also risks exposing any primer or adhesive layers beneath.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad is a consumer products company owned by Clorox, primarily known for food storage and waste products, not cookware. The company has not published transparency statements about nonstick coating chemistry or PFAS-free claims for this product line. No recalls specific to this baking sheet model are on public record. The silence on coating identity is the core disclosure failure: industry leaders (e.g., GreenPan, Caraway) explicitly state their nonstick formulations, whereas Glad provides none.
How it compares in its category
Budget baking sheets with nonstick coatings are common; most fall into the same disclosure gap. Aluminum sheets are lighter but prone to leaching in acidic foods; stainless steel avoids that but conducts heat less evenly. Glad's steel choice is sensible, but its lack of coating transparency places it behind mid-range brands (e.g., Calphalon Essentials, which state Teflon-type coating or ceramic) and well behind premium brands (GreenPan, Our Place) that market PFAS-free alternatives. Price point suggests a basic commercial-grade coating, not premium ceramic.
If you buy it
Hand-wash only; dishwashers accelerate coating wear. Do not exceed 400-450F; nonstick coatings degrade faster at sustained high heat, risking fume release if Teflon-type coating-based. Inspect coating monthly for scratches, peeling, or discoloration; replace immediately if significant damage appears. Avoid metal utensils and abrasive scrubbers. Use parchment paper or silicone mats for added protection. Store flat to prevent coating compression and cracking at edges.
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.”
Nonstick coating degradation and fume risk
Without disclosed chemistry, thermal breakdown risk cannot be ruled out. If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above manufacturer limits can release fluorinated fumes; if ceramic or silicone, degradation risk is lower but still present with mechanical damage. Glad provides no explicit heat ceiling on the product label.
Coating delamination and leachates
Nonstick coatings on budget sheets often show adhesion issues over time, especially with repeated thermal cycling. If coating flakes into food, ingestion is unlikely to cause acute harm, but underlying primer or adhesive chemistry is proprietary and undisclosed.
Steel base leaching
Steel itself is food-safe; minor iron leaching is biochemically irrelevant. Concern arises only if coating failure exposes bare steel edges or welds, which may corrode over years of use.
Lead or cadmium in coating or enamel
No recalls or testing reports specific to Glad baking sheets indicate heavy metal contamination. US FDA regulations restrict lead in food-contact ceramics; nonstick coatings are outside ceramic scope but typically do not contain intentional lead or cadmium.
Aluminum leaching (if substrate contains aluminum)
Product is specified as steel, not aluminum, so this hazard does not apply. Steel does not leach aluminum.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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