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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Cookware·All-Clad

D3 Stainless Steel Fry Pan

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
18/10 stainless steel with no coatings, no PFAS, no non-stick chemicals. Tri-ply construction is durable and does not degrade over time. One of the safest cookware options available.
PFR Approved

Tri-ply stainless steel fry pan with 18/10 stainless cooking surface. No coatings, no non-stick chemicals, no PFAS.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
10
Packaging
7
Transparency
9
Durability
10

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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Non-stick cookware coated with PTFE (Teflon) or other PFAS compounds releases toxic particles and gases when overheated or scratched. These 'forever chemicals' accumulate in the body and have been linked to thyroid disease, cancer, and immune dysfunction. Every meal cooked in a scratched non-stick pan is a potential exposure event.

Why We Recommend This Product

All-Clad's stainless steel cookware is among the safest available. No coatings means no PFAS, no non-stick chemicals, and no degradation risk. Stainless steel is inert and does not leach chemicals into food.

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