Caraway · Pizza Stones & Baking Surfaces
Caraway 15" Ceramic Nonstick Pizza Pan
Named ceramic non-stick coating, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
Caraway says its ceramic non-stick coating is made without Teflon-type coating, PFOA and PFAS. We record that as an unverified brand claim.
Brand says: “Caraway says its ceramic non-stick coating is made without PTFE, PFOA and PFAS.”
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
ceramic nonstick coating
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Disclosed non-fluorinated coating
Coating is named and the brand states it is made without PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Ceramic coating degradation and substrate exposure
Ceramic nonstick coatings are prone to chipping and peeling with repeated use, metal contact, or thermal stress. Once compromised, the underlying metal (steel or aluminum) may contact food, especially acidic items like tomato sauce, risking metal leaching.
Aluminum leaching (substrate)
If the pan's substrate is aluminum and the ceramic coating degrades or was applied with gaps, acidic foods (pizza sauce, tomato) may promote aluminum leaching into the product. Caraway has not published full material specifications, so substrate composition cannot be confirmed from available information.
Coating adhesion and peel risk over time
User reports across the internet describe ceramic nonstick cookware (including some Caraway products in other lines) experiencing coating loss after 6-24 months of regular use. Frequency and cause vary widely, but repeated heating cycles and contact with utensils or water are common triggers.
What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Lead
No recalls or testing results on record indicate lead or cadmium in this specific product. However, independent certification of ceramic cookware coatings is not standard; the hazard is present only if contaminated materials were used in manufacturing, which is not documented here.
Source, ATSDR ↗Teflon-type coating/polymer fume inhalation
Ceramic coatings do not contain Teflon-type coating and do not produce the toxic fumes (Teflon-type coating degradation products) associated with overheated conventional nonstick cookware. This pan eliminates that hazard class.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Caraway's 15-inch pizza pan uses a ceramic nonstick coating applied over what is typically a steel or aluminum substrate. Ceramic coatings avoid the Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume hazard associated with traditional nonstick cookware, but they are harder and more brittle than polymer coatings, meaning they can chip or peel if scratched or dropped. The brand claims PFAS-free formulation, which removes a major chemical hazard class from the nonstick layer itself.
The brand's record and disclosure
Caraway has publicly positioned itself as a PFAS-free cookware brand and markets this as a core safety differentiator. The company has not faced major product recalls in the public record related to this pan model. Independent verification of their ceramic coating composition is limited in published third-party testing, so the PFAS-free claim rests on the brand's statement rather than external lab confirmation.
How it compares in its category
This ceramic nonstick pan sits at the premium end of the pizza-pan market and avoids the Teflon-type coating concerns of conventional nonstick cookware and the lead/cadmium risks of some glazed ceramic bakeware. Most pizza stones are uncoated ceramic or cordierite and have no nonstick layer; this coated approach trades durability for convenience. Caraway's ceramic option is less durable than unglazed stone but simpler to clean and reheat repeatedly.
If you buy it
Hand-wash only; do not use metal utensils, scouring pads, or dishwashers, as these will degrade the ceramic coating over time and expose the substrate. Avoid thermal shock (do not move directly from oven to cold water). Preheat gradually and do not exceed the manufacturer's stated temperature limit (typically 400-450F for ceramic nonstick). Replace the pan if the coating chips, peels, or visibly flakes, as exposed substrate may leach metals into food.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Caraway has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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