Non-Toxic Cookware Guide

Maia James
Non-Toxic Cookware Guide
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Best Cookware Brands

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1. Xtrema

2. Lancaster Cast Iron

3. 360 Cookware

4. Visions

5. Caraway

6. Our Place

7. Le Creuset

8. GreenPan

I’m lucky to live in a neighborhood with lots of great “healthful” restaurants. I put that word in quotes because while organic French fries cooked in trans-fat free oil are better than what you’ll get at McDonald’s, they aren’t exactly kale chips.

So we try to cook at home most nights. My husband is much more of a chef than I am, so he is the one who purchases most of our pots and pans (and woks and stockpots and mandolins and 87 different knives…he loves kitchen gadgets!).

As with many products in our home (from toilet paper to laundry detergent to shampoo), Daylon is primarily worried about the performance of his cookware, and I am mainly worried about the safety. The good news here is that you really can have both. We’ve managed to find high-performing AND non-toxic cookware that both Daylon and I are happy with. And yes, nontoxic nonstick cookware does exist!

I hope this guide helps you decide what cookware to eliminate, and what non-toxic cookware to buy when it’s time for new pots and pans. And as much as we should avoid toxins in what we breathe and touch, we REALLY should avoid eating them! For this reason, we consider upgrading to non-toxic cookware an important step for those of you looking to make your homes safer.

Are There Toxins in Cookware?

Unfortunately, pots and pans might be introducing toxins into your food as you cook. The big takeaway from our research is that most types of cookware do infuse small amounts of material into our food. Some of those things are bad for us, some are good in the right quantity, and some are neutral. This matters with cookware because not only are you ingesting whatever leaches into your food, but leaching is increased by heat exposure, which is of course a factor when it comes to cookware.


In our home, we use a variety of types of pots and pans, including nontoxic nonstick cookware.

My Favorite Non-Toxic Cookware

You’ll find lots of details on a variety of non-toxic cookware options in this guide, as well as materials we’d rather see you avoid. If you’re short on time, here is a cheat sheet of the non-toxic cookware brands we love, including some nontoxic nonstick cookware brands.

Best Stuff

360 Cookware

360 Cookware is our top pick for non-toxic stainless steel cookware. It’s an 18/8 blend, made in the USA, and lasts forEVER.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from 360:

Note: All-Clad also makes toxin-free stainless steel cookware, but their non-stick items should be avoided.

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360 Cookware

Carbon Steel Cookware

Carbon steel is a great non-toxic cookware material, but it’s hard to find brands that offer it! We liketheseAlva carbon steel frying pans.

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Carbon Steel Cookware

Great Jones

Great Jones meets all CA Prop 65 standards, but we still only recommend select products from Great Jone. We like their enameled cast iron as a more affordable alternative to Le Creuset. Their ceramic coated non-stick cookware contains PFAS, so that should be avoided.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Great Jones:

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Great Jones

Heritage Steel

Made in the USA from titanium-strengthened 316 stainless steel with a fully clad aluminum core, Heritage Steel cookware is free of PFAS and other toxic coatings. The aluminum layer is completely encapsulated between stainless steel, so it never touches your food. We love that they’re manufactured domestically and come with a lifetime warranty.

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Heritage Steel

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

We love Lodge for its reasonably-priced cast iron cookware that’s made in America.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Lodge:

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Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

Lancaster Cast Iron Cookware

We love these high-quality pans, which are made in Lancaster, PA, and come pre-seasoned and with stout handles and large pour spouts. Each pan is handcrafted and has a beautiful glossy finish that you won’t find in most cast iron skillets.

My favorite non-toxic cookware piece from Lancaster Cast Iron:

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Lancaster Cast Iron Cookware

Xtrema Ceramic Cookware

Our favorite brand of ceramic cookware is Xtrema. This line contains no glaze, and each batch is third-party tested for heavy metals. If you’re worried about leaching when cooking acidic foods (like tomatoes) from cast iron or stainless steel, then this is a great choice for you. From a performance standpoint, I appreciate that this is much lighter than cast iron cookware.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Xtrema:

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Xtrema Ceramic Cookware

Le Creuset Enamled Cast Iron Cookware

My friend recently called my from the emergency room after dropping her Le Creuset and breaking her toe. “Is there a more classic Brooklyn injury?” she asked.

In any case, I am sure many of you–wehter you live in Brooklyn or elsewhere–have a hefty piece of Le Creuset cookware in your kitchen. Good news: it’s Best Stuff!

One caveat: Le Creuset says that there are trace amounts of lead on the outside of the bright-colored Le Creuset pots (such as red and orange). They add that “these levels are very low, but the interior enamel is completely free of lead.”

The Le Creuset non-stick line should be avoided as it contains PFAS.

My favorite non-toxic pieces from Le Creuset:

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Le Creuset Enamled Cast Iron Cookware

Non-Toxic Crock Pots/Slow Cookers

Most crockpots/slow cookers contain a ceramic insert. Avoid any that specify that they have a non-stick coating on the ceramic, and avoid those that have an aluminum insert. .

There are two that we like: Green Pan and 360.

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Non-Toxic Crock Pots/Slow Cookers

Titanium Cookware

We found just one brand on Amazon,Wild Peak, that doesn’t appear to be coated with any non-stick chemicals. As of 2024,Our Placemakes a titanium version of the Always Pan!

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Titanium Cookware

Tempered Glass Cookware

If you want to try cooking in glass, we like this set from Visions.

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Tempered Glass Cookware

Types of Toxic & Non-Toxic Cookware

Pots and pans come in a wide range of materials. Some cookware materials are okay, if you have the right variety, or if you don’t use them every day. Let’s go through these one by one, including the brands we recommend.

Nontoxic Cookware Materials

The following materials are always non-toxic. We will share our favorite brands made of these materials below, under The Best Stuff.

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel is sometimes used for frying pans and woks. It’s similar to cast iron, and can leach small amounts of iron into food, which is great if you have someone with slight anemia in your home!

Cast Iron

For most of human history, people suffered from iron deficiencies, so cooking with cast iron helped to prevent anemia. In modern cultures, the opposite is true. Most of us get plenty of iron, and there’s a point at which ingesting too much can be problematic. In our kitchen, we try to switch between cast iron pans and pans made of other materials throughout the week. If you want to be extra cautious, you could avoid cast iron for recipes with long cooking duration or acidic foods, as this will cause increased iron leaching.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel pans are generally Good Stuff. The only caveat here is that stainless steel is made with nickel (the more nickel in the mix, the more “stainless” it is). The problem is that our bodies can handle some nickel, but too much isn’t healthy. This means that high quality stainless steel cookware, which has higher percentages of nickel, is actually of more concern than lower quality stainless steel! We know that stainless steel pans do leach nickel (along with some chromium and iron), especially with longer cooking times and when cooking acidic foods such as tomatoes. To minimize the potential for nickel leaching, you’d ideally want a pan that’s 18/4 or 18/0 stainless steel (that first number is the percentage of chromium; the second is nickel). I wouldn’t be concerned about using stainless steel as long as you just switch up your cookware. If you sometimes using cast iron and enamel pots and pans, you won’t be exposing yourself to too much nickel from stainless steel. If you’re still worried, you could avoid stainless steel when cooking acidic foods for long time periods.

Tempered Glass

Glass is probably the most inert of any cooking surface, and you can even get pots and pans made of this ultimate Good Stuff!

Titanium

Titanium is a non-toxic and biocompatible metal, so it is used for medical instruments, dental implant devices, and joint replacements. Titanium is also lightweight and extremely strong. Titanium cookware uses an aluminum base for even heat transfer and distribution. The non-porous, non-stick titanium outer surface does not allow any aluminum to leach through. The only reason to be cautious about titanium cookware is that it seems that most manufacturers now coat their titanium cookware with non-stick finishes, rendering it “Bad Stuff.”

Materials That May Be Safe in Cookware

When shopping for non-toxic cookware, some of these materials come in safe forms. Other times, they are treated (or untreated, as the case may be) in a way that renders them less safe.

Clay

Without testing a clay pot for every possible contaminant, you have no way of knowing what might be leaching into your food. Without a glaze on the pot, there is no protective barrier between what’s in the clay and your meal. The risks of unglazed clay pots and pans outweigh the potential benefits of the good minerals that might leach into your food—calcium, iron, etc.

Coated Ceramic

Made from natural materials such as clay and minerals, ceramic cookware offers excellent heat retention and distribution. Its non-reactive surface makes it ideal for cooking acidic foods, and it is also appreciated for its nontoxic nonstick cookware properties, requiring less oil or fat during cooking. Furthermore, it is generally considered safer than nonstick alternatives since it doesn’t contain potentially harmful chemicals like PFOA or PTFE. Ceramic cookware can be considered a safe less-stick if not truly truly non-stick material. Some ceramic cookware is coated with materials that may contain harmful substances like lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals. To ensure safety, it is crucial to choose ceramic cookware that is labeled as free from toxic materials and is certified as being compliant with safety standards.

Enamel

In essence, enamel is a form of glass. Enameled cookware is most often cast iron with an enamel coating. This type of cookware is wonderful to cook with. Some people have worried about lead in the enamel cookware, since the enamel coating is often made of clay, which can leach lead. For this reason, we suggest choosing high quality enamel cookware from well-known brands.

Newer Non-Stick Materials

For more details on these materials, and the brands we like most (and which brands should be avoided), check out the Best, Good, Bad, and Sneaky brands that follow. You can’t necessarily believe brands that advertise themselves as nontoxic nonstick cookware.

Materials to Avoid in Cookware

The following materials are always unsafe when used for cookware. You’ll learn more about how to avoid them under the Bad Stuff and Sneaky Stuff, below. Look for cookware brands that they have tested under limits for California Prop 65 for more peace of mind.

  • Aluminum.
  • Copper.
  • Nonstick/Teflon
  • Plastic

Bonus: The Best Non-Toxic Teakettle

Lots of you have asked about the best non-toxic teakettle. Our picks are the kettles from Xtrema, Staub, or Caraway.

Bonus: The Best Non-Toxic Teakettle

Good Stuff

Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

We are calling the following brands Good Stuff rather than Best Stuff only because they do not disclose exactly what they use to achieve their nonstick coating. The brands below all provide independent testing results that show that their cookware is not leaching toxins or heavy metals. However, it is important to note that this is only true when the cookware is not scratched or degraded. We recommend replacing even nontoxic nonstick cookware if it becomes damaged.

GreenPan Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

We originally called GreenPan Sneaky Stuff, because they don’t disclose exactly what they use in their nonstick cookware line. They’ve recently provided the results of independent tests, and these are hugely reassuring regarding contamination with heavy metals.

GreenPan’s nonstick coating is the proprietary Thermion, which is “made by a Sol-Gel process that results in forming a coating layer on the surface of the pan. This layer comprises mainly Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), which is the same composition as glass.” We are now comfortable calling GreenPan Good Stuff!

My favorite non-toxic cookware from GreenPan:

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GreenPan Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Caraway Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Caraway cookware is non-stick and does not contain PFAS. The company has provided reports on lead, cadmium, PFOA, PFOS, and PTFE, which show no detectable levels. One thing to keep in mind is that we do not know the exact composition of Caraway’s non-stick coating as it is patented. While this is not ideal, Caraway has reliable third-party tests that show no detectable levels of harmful contaminants, so we can consider it a good product. Most new non-stick brands use a Sol-Gel process to make their pans non-stick, so it is likely that Caraway does the same.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Caraway:

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Caraway Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Our Place Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Our Place is slightly less transparent than GreenPan, but I still consider this to be a reasonably non-toxic cookware brand. Our Place has disclosed the independent testing that reveals that their pan doesn’t contain heavy metals. It looks to me like they are using the same exact technology (Sol-Gel) as GreenPan. While we’d love them to be more transparent, we can’t call them Bad Stuff or Sneaky Stuff. I have and use various pieces of cookware from Our Place to cook for my family.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Our Place:

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Our Place Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Bad Stuff

Toxic Cookware

Plastic

Believe it or not, you can actually get a plastic pot. Don’t buy one.

Aluminum

Various studies have linked elevated aluminum levels to everything from anemia and other blood disorders to ALS and Parkinson’s, and even reproductive damage in mice. We recommend avoiding all aluminum cookware. Note that pans with an aluminum core within cookware made of safer metals (such as stainless steel) are fine—you just want to make sure that no aluminum touches your food.

Unprotected Copper

Like iron, copper is an essential mineral. A healthy diet supplies plenty of copper, but elevated levels of copper in your body can be toxic.

Many foods can react with unprotected copper cookware (where the food comes in direct contact with the copper) and leach too much copper into your food. Copper-core cookware is fine, though copper cookware that is “protected” with a coating of stainless steel is subject to the same concerns as stainless steel (see above, under The Good Stuff).

Nonstick (Teflon or PTFE)

You can read many reports claiming that Teflon is harmless, but the studies showing it to be toxic are far more convincing. The EPA told companies in 2015 to phase out some of the chemicals in their formulations due to health concerns, and the EWG advises consumers to avoid Teflon.

Most nonstick pans are aluminum coated with polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), otherwise known as Teflon. The big issue with Teflon isn’t ingesting it, but rather breathing it in when it gets hot (it’s actually toxic enough to kill pet birds!). Teflon-coated pans should be avoided.

And yes, even expensive, high-tech non-stick pans (such as Circulon) contain Teflon. Here are a few examples of nonstick brands that have been found to contain PTFE:

  • Cuisinart
  • Hexclad
  • ScanPan
  • Zwilling

Sneaky Stuff

Greenwashed Cookware Brands

“Nontoxic” Nonstick Cookware

Newer “safe” nonstick pans are increasingly available, but unless we’ve included them above, under The Good Stuff, we advise you to proceed with caution.

Any nonstick pan that says it’s “PFOA-free” is sneaky, because no nonstick pans contain PFOA (it’s created during production but always burned off in the final product). Nonstick pans that specify that they are free of PFOA almost certainly contain PTFE, which is just another kind of PFAS.

One especially Sneaky brands is Ozeri, which claims to be PTFE free, but which was found to contain it in samples tested in 2020 by Ecology Center.

Another Sneaky brand, Hexclad advertises as PFAS-free when they in fact contain PTFE.

Hestan Culinary advertises that their non-stick pans are free of PFOA, but they contain PTFE, which is another kind of PFAS.

Made In does make some safe cookware, but they also make some PTFE coated pans that they (falsely) advertise as “100% safe” and “non-toxic.”

Unglazed Clay Cookware (“Earthenware”)

Companies like Earthen Cookware and Vitaclay have gained popularity because they contain no finish of any kind. However, the clay itself can provide a health risk, as it may contain harmful—albeit natural—things like aluminum, cadmium, and lead.

While both Vitaclay and Earthen Cookware do provide testing showing their products free of specific heavy metals, the actual composition of the clay in both cases is “proprietary,” which is why I’m calling both of them Sneaky Stuff.

Coated Ceramic Cookware

Under The Good Stuff, I mentioned ceramic cookware. This is just remember to avoid any ceramic pots and pans that are treated with nonstick materials, which includes brands like Caphalon and Farberware.

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247 comments

Ankit Agarwal

Have you looked at hexclad. They are expensive but if they are safe then seem like a good option.

Helen Cochems

I am on a tight budget. I bought a 3.4 qt. stainless steel enamel coated stovetop casserole. It’s by Atelier Chefs, and made in Serbia. The only visible metal is in the thin rim. There is a pale yellow exterior, and a light cream colored ceramic on the inside, which has tiny specks of what looks like metal all through it. The ceramic surfaces are all smooth, inside and out.

So far I have sauteed onions, eggs and simmered some vegetables. I would like to brown some chicken, and simmer it with vegetables and a sauce til done. Any advice?

Terri Naughtin

Hi Maria- have you researched the scan pan? Would love your opinion. I would also like suggestions for cooking sheets and muffin pans. Thank you. I reviewed all the questions above and don’t see your responses to any of them. Do you post your responses anywhere or do you not respond to questions. Thanks!

Amy

Have you had a chance to look into a company called made in USA. I think they are all stainless steel. It seems like mostly professionals are using it but really curious how safe it is.

Meg

I just came upon this product. Caraway cookware.

https://www.carawayhome.com/pages/faq#reamaze#0#/kb/product/how-safe-is-your-non-stick-coating Sounds fishy to me. They don’t tell us exactly what the “Non stick” is. Thank you and happy belated birthday!

Robin J

Hi Maia,
Wondering if you’ve heard of Aluminized Steel for bakeware and where that might rank on the list of baking materials?

Jeanette OConnor

does anybody know anything about ASTA cookware from Germany?
I believe it’s enamel on cast iron and they are decorative

Allison M

Hi Maia! Thanks for all of this great info on cookware. I bought the Cuisinox wok and Xtrema mini sauce pan per your recommendation and now I am upgrading my frying pans and larger sauce pans. Have you researched Caraway brand yet?

Betty

Le Creuset has some bakeware made of carbon steel, are they safe? Would you call them good stuff?

Elizabeth Rippey

Do you consider Misen good stuff? They say their non-toxic coating is a “3-layer DuPont platinum.” Thanks for the help!

https://www.misen.co/products/nonstick-pan?variant=30975851626577

Kat

The carbon steel wok seems to be unavailable everywhere – is there anything you’d recommend instead?

Marisca Garza

Hello,

I am in search of non-toxic bakeware (cookie sheets & cupcake pans). I went into Le Creuset’s website and they have supposed non toxic bakeware available. It is made of heavy gauge carbon steel, but also stated to have “PFOA-free nonstick coating”. I’m curious as to your thoughts . Thank you. https://www.lecreuset.com/muffin-pan

Taylor

Hi! Have you heard of Our Place cookware? I would love to know your opinion on those. Thanks!

Allison Castillo

Would love to hear thoughts on this cookware!

https://www.greenlife-cookware.com/

Daria

The 3 most popular types of cookware, which are most often seen on the shelves are ceramic, nonstick and stainless cookware. When cooking, you will need to consider a number of features that accompany each material. Depending on your needs, you should make the right choice. What is better to buy?

Some tips: https://cookingtopgear.com/ceramic-vs-nonstick-vs-stainless-cookware/

Janie Krasnogor

I wonder the same MEG. Maia, do you know if USA Pan cookware and bakeware is safe?

Janie Krasnogor

I really need some rectangular baking dishes for the oven (casseroles, reheating etc.) and none of the safe brands mentioned make any that are somewhat non-stick except Wilton “Texturra” Carbon Steel. Is Wilton a safe brand? Its hard to know if they are non-toxic solely based on the material, as you had mentioned some are not made with the right They seem to be mostly pots and pans, as opposed to baking dishes. Any tips for some safe 9 × 13 baking pans/dish? Thanks!

Betty

I found some carbon steel bakeware from Le creuset. Are they safe and good stuff?

Suzanne Weaver-Goss

Hi Christina, You can find stainless steel muffin tins and cookie sheets which is what I would recommend. Certainly using the unbleached parchment paper would help.

Christina

Hi, I love your website! Just curious if you have any recommendations for non aluminum muffin tins and cookie sheets. Most I seem to find are all some type of aluminum! Also would using unbleached parchment paper on the aluminum baking sheets decrease the amount of aluminum leached onto the food? Thank you!!

Meg

Have you ever looked into USA Pan cookware and bakeware? They say that the bakeware is aluminized steel and “The coating applied on most USA PAN® bakeware is Americoatâ„¢, our proprietary silicone release coating which is used on almost every commercial pan in North America. It is a natural non-stick and non-toxic silicone that is PTFE, PFOA and BPA free. Americoatâ„¢ is clear in appearance and lets baked goods release quickly and effortlessly.” This sounds non-toxic, but wondering if they’d give you more answers or if they have an testing. I appreciate that they have the purple food allergy line and am wondering if whatever is in it that makes it purple is toxic?

The cookware appears to be similar to All-Clad with an aluminum core and stainless steel exterior so I believe this would be safe.

Alicia

I’m trying to find a donut pan that is non-toxic and I can’t seem to find one. Do you know of any non-toxic donut pans?

Jackie

Hi I would love to k ow your thoughts on the Cinder grill.
On the website it says that it is made of anodized ceramic enamel. I’m not sure if that falls under ceramic and how can we know if they use a non stick coating?
Thank you!

Lisa Ruth

Purchased a set of Xtrema cookware and was extremely unhappy. The pans do not cook evenly, the are very heavy and the handles are HOT. I purchased the silicone covers for the handles, but they were hot as well. When I discussed this with Bob at the company, I was told that the you shouldn’t put the handles on for cooking. I don’t know how they expect you to put the handles on once the pans are hot, especially as they are so heavy. The product also chips VERY easily. They may be the “good stuff” but I would highly discourage you from buying them.

Mason

Echoing Feroza’s question:

What bakeware would you recommend? I’m hoping to start making healthy snacks for my toddler son, and easiest would probably be healthy muffins we can take with us. But I couldn’t figure out what bakeware would be considered safe based on your blog above. What do you use? I would be so grateful if you have any to recommend! Thanks, Mason

Feroza

What is the safest bakeware to use? I’m guessing aluminum muffin pans are not good. Is it ok to use aluminum with a unbleached paper liner? What about those silicone muffin pans? Are they safe to use? Thanks for all your help! :)

emily

is Greenspan safe? Even if it non stick coated, it claims to be safe…
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074CVZ7MM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Debbie

Is Blue Diamond cookware (skillets) safe & non-toxic as the company claims?
Thank you!

Isabel Flores

I read that Extrema,Rachel Ray and Ayesha Curry is made in China ,and that we should avoid all products from China.I recently contacted Lloyd Pans and I was told they do use and or produce their items in China .I keep hearing green pan and green life are safe to use but are made in china and green pan is sneaky. Which brands of cookware and utensils are safe and made in the U.S.A. ?This drives me crazy because now I feel I have to throw everything away.

Meredith

Does anyone have a recommendation for safe stainless steel flatware? We need new knives, spoons etc :)

Jenn

Hi I have a quick question.
What is your opinion on Landhaus cook wear
I bought the Dutch oven from Amazon thinking it was made in Illinois but opened it and noticed it was made in China. Really bummed me out.
I also can’t find anywhere on their sight saying if it free from lead and other toxic chemicals.
Any insight?

Erinn

I was wondering about this company as well. Hope they have some input.

james

I have many, many pieces of rarely used Calphalon Commercial (NSF) Anodized Aluminum cookware from the mid 1980’s.
Can the be safely used if I see no aluminum showing (like from scratches)? Thanks.

Pamela

Salad master. Anyone use this brand of cookware? I am so interested but it is extremely pricey. And don’t want to waste the money on something not worth it.

Meredith

Has anyone used/tested TeamFar products? They claim to be pure 18/0 stainless steel. I’ve only found their products from a handful of online retailers. Their prices are very affordable which has me wondering if it’s too good to be true.
Thanks!

Sue

Hello ?

I have very old enamel cookware that has been passed down. It is Prizer-Ware, made in USA. OS and 858 are also impressed on the bottom. The enamel (an aqua color) has worn thin in spots, there are scratches and some small, dark pitting, but a relatively smooth surface. It’s a favorite, but stopped using it awhile ago, because I am uncertain about it’s safety. Is there a place that could safely re-surface the enamel? Thank you, Sue

Alison Steele

Xtrema cookware tested positive for lead and cadmium, here’s the link: https://tamararubin.com/2018/08/july-2018-ceramcor-xtrema-saucepan-update/?fbclid=IwAR0jGv9VOG0Pp3eIc0fGT0yt6XcF4vhuo_pPQWwToRdb2PZh-BU67lMmUbg

Danni G

What about the safety of the Swiss Diamond brand (made in Switzerland) pans? Description states: “Patented nonstick coating reinforced with real diamond crystals (PFOA-free)”
What is a good alternative to non-stick cookware for when you don’t want the food to stick too much?

Sean

I see (and agree) with your recommendation for Le Creuset porcelain enameled cookware. But what about Le Creuset “enameled cast iron” skillets ? Is this equivalent to a standard “cast iron” cookware (such as a Lodge cast-iron skillet), in that we should limit how much we use it in order to not take up too much iron? Or does the enameling process make it safer and more like the Le Creuset porcelain enameled cookware, which we can use every day?

Thank you

Christine

We are cast iron cookware manufacturer in China. We make with DISA production lines. We have been in this business for more than ten years. Our production capacity is 200,000 pcs/month. We offer quality products with competitive price.

Try cooperating with us. We are sure to be a surprise for you! Our website is at www.jsycookware.com . Please browse through for more detailed information. Email: christine@jsycookware.com

Audrey Powell

What are your thoughts on Lodge’s porcelain enameled cast iron dutch oven? Here: https://shop.lodgemfg.com/dutch-ovens-and-casseroles/6-qt-dutch-ovens.asp Any risks of lead? On their website, they state: "After the iron cookware is cast in the traditional method, a glass particulate called “frit” is applied." Thank you for your help!

AV

What about Cuisinart Enameled Cookware and Cast Iron?

Ashley H

I’m new to this, and am trying to (slowly) rid my home of toxins. Do you have any recommendations for dinnerware?

Melissa

Hello

I bought some xtrema cookware after reading your cookware guide. I also bought silicone steamer that they have. Now, I wonder if silicone steamer is safe… What do you think?

Dana Grecea

The best is Saladmaster.

Dana Grecea

Saladmaster Cooking Systems are the best to use.
Maximised nutritional value and purity during cooking time is guaranteed as temperature is maintained well under 90 degrees celsius and they are made out of 316Ti ( 316 Titanium stainless steel ) which is inert , non-leaching . Unique cookware with lifetime warranty . The best .

Kat

What do you think of Pyrex and Corningware, including vintage items?

Michelle

Are the skillets by Le Creuset safe? (Not Dutch oven)
Thank you!

ruby

How do you know if the aluminum is touching the food? what if the stainless steel burns off or scratches off (not sure if this can happen, but assuming yes)?

thank you for all your hard work on the research!

javed

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