Cast Iron Skillet (10.25-Inch)
10.25-inch cast iron skillet. Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil. No coatings, no PFAS, no PTFE. Made in the USA. Lodge has been making cast iron cookware since 1896.
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Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
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Last updated: April 6, 2026
The kitchen is the room with the highest concentration of plastic-chemical exposure sources. Heat dramatically accelerates chemical leaching — a plastic container microwaved once can release millions of microplastic particles into food. Plastic utensils, straws, and food storage are among the most common and replaceable sources of daily plastic exposure.
Why We Rated It This Way
Lodge's cast iron skillet is the most affordable entry point into safe cookware. No coatings, no PFAS, no PTFE — just iron and vegetable oil seasoning. Cast iron develops natural non-stick properties with use and lasts for generations.
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