Does Rachael Ray cookware have PFAS?
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.
We graded 8 Rachael Ray cookware products, averaging Bad (15/100). None of them grade Good or better. Against the other 42 cookware brands we grade, where the middle brand sits at 16/100, Rachael Ray is worse than typical, scoring above 27% of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Rachael Ray
Create Delicious Nonstick Induction Frying Pan Set
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (inhalation hazard if overheated)
If this pan uses traditional Teflon-type coating (Teflon), overheating above 500°F can…
Coating degradation and ingestion of coating fragments
Nonstick coatings on budget pans commonly chip or peel with normal use and washing. While…
Aluminum leaching (if aluminum core uncoated or exposed)
Hard anodized aluminum minimizes leaching, but if the pan is damaged or the nonstick…
Nonstick cookware with unspecified coating; PFAS risk unclear without brand disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cucina Hard Anodized Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle
Hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified
Nonstick coating degradation and fume risk
The coating type is undisclosed; if Teflon-type coating-based and overheated (above…
Coating adhesion and microparticle release
Nonstick coatings can wear or chip with use, especially if the underlying hard anodized…
Long-term durability and replacement cost
Hard anodized nonstick cookware typically lasts 3-5 years of regular use before coating…
Nonstick type undisclosed; typical hard anodized cookware often uses Teflon-type coating-based coatings.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Professional Collection 14-Inch Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan
hard anodized aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
Teflon-type coating fume risk (if Teflon-type coating-based coating)
No independent testing on record for this specific product, but if the proprietary…
Coating degradation and leaching
Nonstick coatings on all hard anodized aluminum cookware degrade with use and repeated…
Aluminum leaching from damaged coating
Hard anodized aluminum itself does not significantly leach under normal conditions, but…
Nonstick coating composition not disclosed; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cucina Nonstick Skillet Set
Nonstick coating, composition unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (inhalation hazard when overheated)
If this line uses traditional Teflon-type coating, overheating above 500°F can release…
Coating degradation and particle shedding
Nonstick coatings on cookware degrade over 2-5 years with normal use; flaking has been…
Aluminum leaching into food
Hard-anodized aluminum cookware is generally resistant to leaching, but once the nonstick…
Manufacturing defects or coating adhesion failure
Consumer complaints exist regarding uneven nonstick application and premature flaking in…
Nonstick composition unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Twin Pack Skillet Set
hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (if Teflon-family coating nonstick)
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (not disclosed), overheating above 500F can…
Aluminum leaching
Hard anodizing reduces but does not eliminate aluminum migration into acidic foods. Risk…
Nonstick coating degradation over time
Budget-tier nonstick coatings on mass-market aluminum cookware typically degrade after…
Skip until brand discloses nonstick coating type and PFAS status.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Create Delicious Aluminum Nonstick Deep Skillet
Aluminum with unspecified nonstick coating
Aluminum leaching
Aluminum core can release aluminum ions into food, particularly with acidic or salty…
Coating degradation over time
User reviews and retail feedback indicate the nonstick surface loses effectiveness after…
Nonstick coating identity unclear; PFAS risk uncertain without disclosure.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cook + Create Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan
hard anodized aluminum with nonstick coating, type unspecified
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal degradation)
If the nonstick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500F can produce…
Coating degradation and migration
Nonstick coatings on mid-range hard anodized pans are susceptible to chipping, flaking…
Lack of material transparency
Brand silence on nonstick coating type, PFAS status, and manufacturing certifications is…
Nonstick type unknown. Hard anodized base is PFAS-safe, but coating remains opaque.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Rachael Ray
Cook + Create Nonstick Frying Pan
aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
Teflon-type coating fume risk (thermal decomposition)
Coating composition unknown; if Teflon-type coating-based, temperatures above 500F can…
Aluminum leaching
Direct aluminum contact with acidic foods (citrus, tomato, vinegar) can increase…
Coating degradation and flaking
Consumer reviews online indicate this line shows visible wear and discoloration after…
Manufacturing volatile organic compounds (VOC) off-gassing
New pans may off-gas solvent residues during first use or heating; brand does not…
Unknown coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Better cookware from other brands
Graded higher than the Rachael Ray average of 15.
GreenPan
Ceramic Non-stick
Coating degradation and integrity loss
Limited concern
Aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Microparticle shedding from coating
Limited concern
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
Scanpan
Ceramic Titanium
Ceramic coating degradation and aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Microplastic or particulate shedding from coating
Limited concern
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
GreenPan
Chatham Ceramic Nonstick Frypan Set
Ceramic coating degradation over time
Limited concern
Thermal shock and handle integrity
Limited concern
Low risk, safe to use.
⚠Risky category by default
See every Rachael Ray product we grade on the Rachael Ray brand page, or the full cookware ranking.