65Good

Does Fat Daddio's silicone baking molds have PFAS?

We graded 8 Fat Daddio's silicone baking molds products, averaging Good (65/100). None of them grade Good or better.

PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Fat Daddio's ProSeries Silicone Baking Mat

Fat Daddio's

ProSeries Silicone Baking Mat

silicone (elastomer)

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade57Good

Silicone elastomer degradation under prolonged high heat

While silicone is thermally stable, repeated exposure above 600°F or contact with…

70
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Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet

Silicone's porous texture can trap moisture if not fully dried before storage, creating…

70

Silicone mat carries lower PFAS concern with no coating on record.

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Fat Daddio's Silicone Baking Mold

Fat Daddio's

Silicone Baking Mold

silicone elastomer

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade59Good
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Heavy metals

Silicone molds are often pigmented for color. Fat Daddio's does not publicly disclose…

70

Lower concern. Silicone elastomer is not a material linked to PFAS.

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Fat Daddio's Silicone Hemisphere

Fat Daddio's

Silicone Hemisphere

silicone

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade57Good

Silicone degradation over time

Silicone molds lose elasticity and may develop odor or staining after 3-5 years of…

70
⚠️

Mold or bacterial growth (storage)

Silicone retains moisture and can harbor mold if stored damp. This is a hygiene issue…

70

Silicone material not linked to PFAS in typical use.

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Fat Daddio's Silicone Bakeware Hemisphere 4 oz

Fat Daddio's

Silicone Bakeware Hemisphere 4 oz

silicone rubber

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade57Good
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Residual volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing during first use

New silicone bakeware may release a temporary rubber-like odor due to manufacturing…

70
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Migration of silicone monomers or oligomers into food

Silicone can release trace cyclic oligomers into fatty foods when heated; regulatory…

70

Lower concern. Silicone bakeware lacks inherent PFAS risk.

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Fat Daddio's Hemisphere Silicone Baking Mold

Fat Daddio's

Hemisphere Silicone Baking Mold

Food-grade silicone (elastomer)

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade37Poor
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Microplastic shedding

Prolonged use, mechanical wear, or exposure to sharp utensils or acidic foods may cause…

70
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Mold or bacterial colonization

If not dried thoroughly after washing or stored in damp conditions, silicone's porous…

70
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Surface discoloration or staining

Fat Daddio's silicone molds may absorb color from batter (especially red velvet, beets)…

45
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Permanent deformation or tearing

Silicone molds can permanently warp, crease, or tear if twisted, overfilled, or stored…

45

Lower concern. Food-grade silicone is not a material linked to PFAS.

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Fat Daddio's Silicone Bakeware Hemisphere

Fat Daddio's

Silicone Bakeware Hemisphere

food-grade silicone

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade53Good

Silicone polymer degradation and leaching at high heat

While food-grade silicone is stable under normal baking, prolonged exposure above…

70
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Lead

Silicone molds can tear with mishandling or become brittle with age. Once compromised…

70
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Mold or bacterial colonization in crevices if improperly cleaned

Silicone texture can trap residue in microscopic grooves if not dried thoroughly after…

70

Lower concern. Food-grade silicone is not a material linked to PFAS.

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Fat Daddio's Silicone Bakeware Muffin

Fat Daddio's

Silicone Bakeware Muffin

silicone elastomer, non-coated

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade59Good
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Thermal degradation and fume release

Silicone can emit trace amounts of siloxane vapors if overheated well above typical use…

70

Lower concern. Silicone elastomer is not a material linked to PFAS.

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Fat Daddio's 4.4oz Cube Silicone Baking Mold

Fat Daddio's

4.4oz Cube Silicone Baking Mold

silicone (food-grade)

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade53Good

Silicone degradation or leaching at high temperature

While food-grade silicone is stable at normal baking temperatures, extreme or prolonged…

70
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Bacterial or mold growth in crevices

Silicone's porous surface and the cube mold's interior geometry can trap moisture and…

70
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Residual solvents or unreacted monomers

Low-cost silicone molds may retain trace amounts of unreacted vinyl or methyl groups from…

70

Silicone molds carry lower concern and have no PFAS-typical coatings.

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