10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
The gold standard non-toxic cooking surface. 100% cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, no coatings of any kind. Made in the USA since 1896.
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Cast iron is one of the oldest and safest cooking surfaces available. There are no synthetic coatings, no PFAS, and no plastic components. The only thing that transfers from cast iron to food is trace amounts of iron — which is actually beneficial for people with iron deficiency. Lodge has manufactured cast iron cookware in the U.S. since 1896 and is the most widely recommended non-toxic cookware by environmental health experts.
Why We Recommend This Product
Cast iron contains no PFAS, no synthetic coatings, and no plastic. It is the cookware recommended by virtually every environmental health organization as the safest alternative to non-stick.
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.
Trace iron
Cast iron surface
Cooking acidic foods in cast iron can transfer small amounts of iron to food. This is generally beneficial — iron deficiency is common, especially in women and children.
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.