Farberware · Pizza Stones & Baking Surfaces
Farberware Pizza Crisper 13
Skip until coating details confirmed; PFAS risk unclear.
Farberware provides no coating material disclosure for this pizza crisper. Nonstick cookware often contains PFAS; verify coating specs before purchase.
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90/100 safety
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Material
Nonstick-coated steel or ceramic, unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition (fume risk)
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based (unconfirmed by Farberware), heating above 500F can release perfluorooctanoic acid precursors and other volatile compounds; pizza crispers are typically oven-safe to 400-450F, so direct risk is low at normal use, but accidental overheating or broiler use could trigger fumes.
Aluminum substrate leaching
If substrate is aluminum rather than steel, and the nonstick coating degrades or flakes, aluminum can leach into acidic foods (tomato-based pizza sauces). Farberware does not specify substrate composition for this model, making quantification impossible.
Nonstick coating degradation and microflaking
Entry-level nonstick cookware from Farberware is known to chip and peel after repeated washing and use over 1-2 years; microflakes are generally considered inert and pass through the GI tract, but avoidance is preferable. No toxicity data specific to Farberware nonstick flakes exists.
PFAS
Farberware's silence on PFAS content and use of traditional nonstick coatings (unconfirmed) suggests PFAS presence is probable; per the provided assessment, PFAS safety is graded separately at 15/100 (poor).
Source: ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Lead
Modern Farberware cookware is manufactured to US FDA standards, which prohibit intentional lead or cadmium additives in food-contact coatings; no recalls or test failures for this product have been recorded.
Source: ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Farberware Pizza Crisper 13 is a perforated steel or aluminum tray with a nonstick coating, but Farberware does not publicly specify whether the coating is Teflon-type coating (traditional Teflon), ceramic, or a proprietary polymer. Steel substrate is chemically inert; aluminum can leach at low pH and high heat if the nonstick layer degrades. The nonstick coating itself is the critical variable: Teflon-type coating coatings can emit fumes above 500F, while ceramic coatings are generally more thermally stable but less durable over time.
The brand's record and disclosure
Farberware, owned by Groupe SEB, has not published detailed material safety data sheets or nonstick coating specifications for most cookware lines. The brand does not maintain a public PFAS commitment or transparency initiative comparable to major competitors. No significant recalls tied to nonstick coating failure or leaching have been identified for this specific model, but the lack of disclosure makes independent verification difficult.
How it compares in its category
Pizza crispers are specialty perforated pans designed for crisping crusts via air circulation; this category does not see heavy use at extreme temperatures like stovetop frying pans do. Farberware's entry-level positioning means the nonstick coating is likely thinner and less durable than premium brands such as All-Clad or Scanpan, which publish coating composition. Ceramic-coated alternatives (e.g., GreenPan) offer lower Teflon-type coating risk but trade some nonstick performance and durability.
If you buy it
Use only at or below 400F (typical oven pizza temperature); never preheat empty or expose to stovetop flame. Hand-wash only; dishwasher use degrades nonstick coatings faster. Replace if the coating shows visible scratches, peeling, or flaking, as bare aluminum or steel then contact food. Store with a soft cloth between uses to prevent scratching. Monitor for any off-odors during first use, which may indicate solvent residue from manufacturing.
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
- Farberware has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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