USA Pan Cookie Sheet Pan, Is It Non-Toxic?
Named silicone non-stick coating, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
USA Pan says its Americoat coating is a silicone that is Teflon-type coating, PFOA, PFOS, PFAS and BPA free. We record that as an unverified brand claim.
Brand says: “USA Pan says its Americoat coating is a silicone that is PTFE, PFOA, PFOS, PFAS and BPA free.”
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aluminized steel with USA Pan Americoat silicone non-stick coating
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
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Is USA Pan Cookie Sheet Pan non-toxic? What it is made of
USA Pan Cookie Sheet uses aluminized steel (steel substrate with aluminum coating) topped with a silicone-based non-stick layer called Americoat. The aluminum coating on the steel creates a barrier that reduces direct contact between the steel and food, lowering the potential for iron or steel leaching. The silicone non-stick coating replaces traditional Teflon-type coating (Teflon), which eliminates the risk of Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition fumes at typical baking temperatures.
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.
Coating degradation and metal exposure
Silicone non-stick coatings are less durable than Teflon-type coating and can wear, chip, or flake with age and dishwasher use. No product-specific failures are on record for USA Pan, but degraded coating increases potential for steel or aluminum contact with food.
Aluminum leaching
The aluminized steel substrate can contact food if the coating wears. Aluminum leaching occurs in acidic conditions (tomatoes, vinegar) and at higher pH in alkaline settings; risk is low under normal use but not zero.
PFAS
Brand claims the Americoat silicone coating is PFAS-free, but this assertion has not been independently verified by accredited lab testing available in public record. Silicone-based coatings do not inherently contain PFAS, but verification of this specific product would require manufacturer data or third-party testing.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Teflon-type coating fume risk
Silicone coating eliminates the thermal decomposition fume hazard associated with traditional Teflon-type coating non-stick surfaces. This product does not present this hazard.
Lead
No recalls or test data associating USA Pan bakeware with heavy metal contamination in the non-stick coating are on record. The Americoat silicone is not known to be a source of lead or cadmium.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
USA Pan is a subsidiary of Grupo SEB (owned by T-Fal parent company) and has publicly stated its bakeware uses PFAS-free non-stick coatings. The brand does not appear in major product recall databases for bakeware. However, the specific claim that Americoat is PFAS-free has not been independently verified by third-party testing we have on record; the statement is the brand's assertion.
How it compares in its category
Traditional bakeware often uses Teflon-type coating non-stick, which poses fume risk at high heat; USA Pan's silicone alternative addresses this concern. Uncoated bare steel or aluminum pans avoid coating-leaching hazards entirely but require seasoning or oil, and aluminum alone can leach at low pH. Ceramic-coated options exist but may chip and expose underlying material. USA Pan's aluminized steel with silicone sits in the mid-range, lower concern than Teflon-type coating, but coating integrity matters over time.
If you buy it
Hand-wash to preserve the coating; dishwasher use accelerates wear and can expose underlying metal. Do not use metal utensils; silicone coatings scratch more easily than Teflon-type coating. Stay below 400-450°F sustained heat (check product instructions); silicone is stable at typical baking temperatures but degradation risk rises at extreme heat. Replace the pan if the coating noticeably chips, flakes, or peels to prevent metal contact with food.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- USA Pan has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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