Smithey Review, Is Smithey Non-Toxic?
Smithey averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Smithey products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Smithey grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Smithey have PFAS, by category
Which Smithey products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Cast iron, seasoned with oil
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Iron leaching into acidic foods. Cast iron can release small amounts of dietary iron into highly acidic foods…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Cast iron, seasoned finish
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Seasoning degradation and rust exposure. If seasoning is stripped through neglect or aggressive cleaning…
- Cast iron, seasoned with oil
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Iron leaching at low pH. Acidic foods (citrus, tomato, vinegar) can dissolve small amounts of iron from…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cast iron, pre-seasoned with vegetable oil
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Iron leaching. Unseasoned or poorly maintained cast iron can release small amounts of dissolved iron into…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cast iron, seasoned/bare metal
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating degradation over time. The seasoning layer is a soft carbon polymer that can wear away with heavy…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cast iron, seasoned with oil
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Iron leaching into food. Cast iron naturally leaches trace iron during cooking, especially with acidic foods.…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Cast iron with glass lid
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Glass lid thermal shock or breakage. Glass lids can crack or shatter if exposed to rapid temperature changes…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Smithey sells
- cast iron (bare or seasoned with oil)
- Iron leaching into food
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- cast iron, bare/seasoned surface
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Iron leaching into acidic foods
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- cast iron, seasoned surface
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Rust and iron transfer to food
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Smithey and PFAS, common questions
- Does Smithey have PFAS?
- Smithey averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 7 Smithey products graded as of October 2026, and all 7 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Smithey non-toxic?
- Smithey 12" Cast Iron Skillet is the highest-graded Smithey product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Smithey products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Smithey products we have scored are Smithey 12" Cast Iron Skillet, Smithey Cast Iron Chef Skillet No. 8, Smithey Ironware Co Cast Iron Skillet No 12. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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