The Best Non-Toxic Pizza Stones of 2026
We scored 21 pizza stones for PFAS forever chemicals and other hazards, then ranked them safest first. The top pick is Nordic Ware Nordic Ware Pizza Stone Set at 90/100. Every score below links to the full breakdown of what earned it.
81% of the 21 pizza stones we scored fail our PFAS and toxin screen.
The safest PFAS-free pizza stones we have scored
- 1
Nordic Ware
Pizza Stone Set
ceramic-coated stoneware pizza stone
PFAS Grade90ExcellentOverall Grade72Good🧠70Lead
Limited concern
🫧70Ceramic coating degradation and particle release
Limited concern
⚠️45Thermal shock and structural failure
Moderate concern
Lower PFAS concern, ceramic material inherently avoids fluorochemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
- 2
Kitchenaid
Wall Oven Baking Stone W10696057 17.00 x 14.25 x 2.00 Genuine OEM at Sears PartsDirect
Ceramic or stone, no nonstick coating
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade63Good⚠️70Thermal shock and cracking
Limited concern
⏳70Ceramic degradation over time
Limited concern
⚠️70Moisture absorption and mold growth
Limited concern
Lower concern. Bare baking stone has no PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
- 3
Kitchenaid
Wall Oven Baking Stone W10862028 20.50 x 15.75 x 1.50 Genuine OEM at Sears PartsDirect
ceramic or stone, uncoated baking surface
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade67Good⚠️70Thermal shock and fracture
Limited concern
🫧70Microparticle shedding
Limited concern
Lower concern. Bare ceramic/stone baking stone, no nonstick coating.
⚠Risky category by default
- 4
Etsy (artisan sellers)
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ceramic or clay pizza stone, hand painted
PFAS Grade75ExcellentOverall Grade39Poor🧠70Lead
Limited concern
🍂70Paint delamination and microchip ingestion
Limited concern
⚠️45Ceramic thermal shock and fracturing
Moderate concern
⚠️20Inadequate product testing and seller accountability
High concern
Lower concern. Bare ceramic pizza stone with decorative paint.
⚠Risky category by default
Every pizza stones that passes, side by side
Sorted by score. Higher is safer. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Pizza Stones | Score | Rating | Made of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordic Ware Nordic Ware Pizza Stone Set | 90 | Excellent | ceramic-coated stoneware pizza stone |
| 2 | Kitchenaid Kitchenaid Wall Oven Baking Stone W10696057 17.00 x 14.25 x 2.00 Genuine OEM at Sears PartsDirect | 75 | Excellent | Ceramic or stone, no nonstick coating |
| 3 | Kitchenaid Kitchenaid Wall Oven Baking Stone W10862028 20.50 x 15.75 x 1.50 Genuine OEM at Sears PartsDirect | 75 | Excellent | ceramic or stone, uncoated baking surface |
| 4 | Etsy (artisan sellers) Hand Painted Daisy Pizza Stone-daisy wall hanging-baking stone-baking sheet-pizza supplies-baker gift-hand Painted dishw | 75 | Excellent | ceramic or clay pizza stone, hand painted |
The pizza stones we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first.
Wayfair
Easylife Tech Non-Stick Ceramic Pizza Stone for Grill and Oven with Handles
ceramic non-stick coating
Ceramic coating degradation and particle release
Limited concern
Off-gassing or VOC release at high temperature
Limited concern
Moisture absorption and thermal stress cracking
Limited concern
Ceramic non-stick likely lower PFAS risk, but no brand disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Farberware
BBQ Round Pizza Stone
Ceramic or stone-based baking surface
Lead
Limited concern
Thermal shock cracking and bacterial entrapment
Moderate concern
Coating degradation over time
Limited concern
Pizza stone typically lower concern, but verify exact material before purchase.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Farberware
Pizza Crisper 13
Nonstick-coated steel or ceramic, unspecified
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition (fume risk)
Limited concern
Aluminum substrate leaching
Limited concern
Nonstick coating degradation and microflaking
Moderate concern
PFAS
High concern
Skip until coating details confirmed; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
What we check on pizza stones
- Heavy metals. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. FDA
- Lead. A heavy metal with no safe exposure level, especially for children. ATSDR
- Cadmium. A toxic heavy metal found in some glazes, pigments, and batteries. ATSDR
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
The pizza stones brands that will not say
10 of the brands here publish nothing about PFAS at all. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is why none of them score well on disclosure.
Breville, Etsy (artisan sellers), Farberware, Kitchenaid, Le Creuset, Nordic Ware, Staub, Sur La Table, Tramontina, Wayfair.
Common questions about PFAS-free pizza stones
Is pizza stones PFAS free?
Mostly not. Of the 21 pizza stones we have scored, 81% fail our PFAS and toxin screen, which leaves 4 that pass. The highest scoring is Nordic Ware Nordic Ware Pizza Stone Set at 90 out of 100. The lowest is Wayfair Easylife Tech Non-Stick Ceramic Pizza Stone for Grill and Oven with Handles at 15.
What is the safest pizza stones you have scored?
Nordic Ware Nordic Ware Pizza Stone Set, at 90 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is ceramic-coated stoneware pizza stone. The runner up is Kitchenaid Kitchenaid Wall Oven Baking Stone W10696057 17.00 x 14.25 x 2.00 Genuine OEM at Sears PartsDirect at 75.
Which pizza stones should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Wayfair Easylife Tech Non-Stick Ceramic Pizza Stone for Grill and Oven with Handles at 15, Farberware Farberware BBQ Round Pizza Stone at 15, Farberware Farberware Pizza Crisper 13 at 15. The problem with the first is that ceramic non-stick likely lower PFAS risk, but no brand disclosure.
How can you tell if pizza stones contain PFAS?
In this category we check for heavy metals, lead, cadmium. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and others that accumulate in the body. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Which pizza stones brands will not say whether they use PFAS?
10 of the brands we scored in this category publish nothing about PFAS at all, including Breville, Etsy (artisan sellers), Farberware, Kitchenaid, Le Creuset, Nordic Ware. Silence is not evidence of harm, but it is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.
Do you lab test pizza stones?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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We also wrote this up at length. PFAS in Pizza Stones & Baking Surfaces: Which Brands Grade Best and Worst
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