Wilton Everyday Non-Stick Fluted Tube Cake Pan
High risk. Skip until Wilton discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
Wilton's nonstick Bundt pan uses an unspecified nonstick coating without public disclosure of Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating. No PFAS-free claims or third-party verification exist.
The safe swap
Le Creuset
Le Creuset Fluted Cake Pan
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
steel with non-stick coating (type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Advertised as non-stick but coating type is not explained.
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Teflon-type coating fume risk (if coating is traditional Teflon-type)
If the non-stick coating is Teflon-type coating-based, accidental overheating above 500°F can release polymer fumes (Teflon-type coating decomposition). Wilton has not ruled this out. Normal baking (under 425°F) poses minimal risk, but tolerance for abuse is unknown.
Coating degradation and leaching over time
Non-stick coatings wear with use and washing. Once the coating chips or flakes, steel substrate exposure is possible and repeated contact with food acidic or fatty foods may occur. No studies specific to this product exist; risk is typical for all non-stick cookware.
Incomplete product labeling and safety disclosure
Lack of coating chemistry disclosure is a documented issue across the non-stick cookware market. Consumers cannot verify PFAS absence, fume temperature thresholds, or material safety without this information. This is a transparency failure, not a confirmed hazard, but it elevates precaution.
What’s reassuring
Aluminum leaching (if substrate contains aluminum)
This pan is described as steel, not aluminum, so aluminum leaching is not a concern. Steel does not leach aluminum under normal cooking conditions.
Lead
No recalls or reports of lead/cadmium contamination in Wilton Bundt pans have been documented. Modern US-manufactured non-stick cookware is subject to FDA compliance; however, no independent testing results for this specific product are publicly available.
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What it's made of and why it matters
This pan is steel with a non-stick coating applied to the interior. Wilton/Bundt has not publicly specified whether the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (traditional Teflon-type), ceramic, or silicone. The steel substrate itself is inert and safe for food contact. The coating's composition and manufacturing process determine whether it poses fume or leaching risks during normal use or if accidentally overheated.
The brand's record and disclosure
Wilton (parent company of the Bundt brand) has not issued a public statement confirming PFAS-free or PFAS-containing coating chemistry for this product line. No third-party certifications (such as GreenGuard or GOTS equivalents for cookware) are documented on the product or brand website. The silence is notable given industry-wide PFAS disclosure pressures; absence of transparency is not the same as absence of risk, but it prevents informed purchase.
How it compares in its category
Most Bundt pans in this price segment use non-stick coatings that are not disclosed in detail; this is standard industry practice. Competitors like OXO and Le Creuset often provide more explicit material information or ceramic/enamel alternatives. Uncoated steel or ceramic fluted pans are available as lower-risk alternatives if you are willing to accept sticking and longer cleanup times.
If you buy it
Avoid overheating above 350-400°F (check product label for exact limit); most non-stick coatings degrade or emit fumes at higher temperatures. Hand wash rather than dishwasher to reduce coating wear and potential leaching from detergent exposure. Inspect the coating for scratches, flaking, or discoloration before each use; replace if damage is visible. Do not use metal utensils or abrasive scrubbers on the interior.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Wilton has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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