Lodge Review, Is Lodge Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 7 graded products, Lodge averages Excellent (81/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 6 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Lodge Good or better, safest first
Lodge
Cast Iron Classic Cast Iron Skillets
cast iron (bare or seasoned with oil)
Iron leaching into food
Bare cast iron can release small amounts of iron into acidic or prolonged-cooked foods…
Rust formation and corrosion
If not dried and maintained properly, cast iron rusts and can flake rust particles into…
Thermal shock and cracking
Dropping a hot cast iron skillet into cold water or exposing it to sudden temperature…
Low risk, bare cast iron has no synthetic nonstick coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
Cast Iron Skillet Pan 6"
cast iron, seasoned with oil
Iron leaching
Unseasoned or damaged cast iron can release iron into acidic foods (tomato-based…
Rust and oxidation
If the skillet is not dried and oiled after each use, rust can develop on bare patches.…
Coating degradation (seasoning loss)
The oil seasoning layer can wear off with acidic cooking or aggressive scrubbing…
Low risk, bare cast iron with traditional seasoning, no Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
Cast Iron Skillet
Iron transfer to food
Bare cast iron can transfer small amounts of elemental iron to acidic foods (citrus…
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
Canola Oil Seasoning Spray 8 fl oz
Canola oil (liquid vegetable oil)
Oxidation and rancidity (food quality, not safety per se)
Canola oil oxidizes when exposed to heat, light, or air. Rancid oil tastes bad and may…
Inhalation risk from spray propellant
Repeated close inhalation of spray aerosolized oil particles or propellant gas…
Lower concern; pure cooking oil, not a cookware product.
⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven Lodge
enameled cast iron (enamel coating on cast iron base)
Enamel coating degradation and metal leaching
If the enamel coating is chipped, cracked, or worn through, the underlying cast iron can…
Thermal stress fracture of enamel
Rapid temperature changes (thermal shock) can cause enamel to crack or shatter…
Lower concern; traditional enameled cast iron is PFAS-risk-free by material design.
⚠Risky category by default
Lodge
Essential Enamel Dutch Oven | Cornflower | 6 Quart | Lodge Cast Iron
Cast iron with enamel coating
Enamel coating degradation and iron leaching
Enamel is durable but not permanent. Chips, cracks, or crazing from thermal shock or…
Bacterial growth in porous cast iron substrate
If enamel cracks, bare cast iron underneath can harbor bacteria if not dried thoroughly.…
Lower PFAS concern; traditional cast iron and enamel don't contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Lodge
Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
enameled cast iron (vitreous enamel coating over cast iron base)
Enamel coating degradation and exposure of raw cast iron
Chipping or flaking enamel can expose the underlying cast iron base, risking iron…
Lower PFAS concern; traditional enameled cast iron has no known PFAS exposure.
⚠Risky category by default
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