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Plastic-Free Rating
Cookware
Mainstream Brand
Cookware·Amazon Basics

Enameled Cast-Iron Round Dutch Oven

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
This Dutch oven is a good value, but the enamel coating may not be as durable as more expensive options. There are also some concerns about the potential for lead and cadmium in the enamel.
PFR Recommended

A budget-friendly enameled cast iron Dutch oven that is available in a variety of colors. It is oven-safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

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
8
Packaging
7
Transparency
7
Durability
8

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

This Dutch oven is a good value, but the enamel coating may not be as durable as more expensive options. There are also some concerns about the potential for lead and cadmium in the enamel.

Synthetic Plastic Content
%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Amazon Basics's Enameled Cast-Iron Round Dutch Oven is made from Enameled cast iron.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

1

Various plastic chemicals

Source

Amazon Basics Enameled Cast-Iron Round Dutch Oven

Health Risk

Potential for lead and cadmium in the enamel.

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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