Lamson Sharp · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Lamson Turner
Unknown nonstick cookware; PFAS risk unclear; avoid until disclosed.
This nonstick turner has no public disclosure of coating composition or PFAS status from Lamson.
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Material
Nonstick coating, type unspecified
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Lamson Turner is made of, ingredients and materials
Lamson Turner cookware uses a nonstick coating of unspecified chemistry. The brand has not publicly disclosed whether this is Teflon-type coating-based (traditional Teflon-type), ceramic, or a proprietary formulation. This matters because Teflon-type coating coatings carry thermal decomposition risk above 500F and may release fumes, while PFAS presence in the coating itself remains unknown. Without material transparency, buyers cannot assess the specific thermal or chemical hazards of this product.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition and fume release
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based, high-heat cooking above 500F may decompose the polymer and release irritant fumes. Lamson Sharp has not disclosed coating type, so this risk cannot be ruled out.
Coating degradation and metal leaching
All nonstick coatings degrade with use and aggressive cleaning. As the coating chips or wears, underlying aluminum or metal may contact food. No durability data from the brand suggests unclear quality control and higher-than-average breakdown risk.
Aluminum leaching from substrate
If the cookware uses aluminum as its base metal, once the nonstick layer fails, aluminum can leach into acidic foods. The brand does not disclose the substrate material or coating adhesion durability.
Off-gassing from unspecified coating or adhesive
Coatings and adhesive layers may release volatile organic compounds, especially during the product's first use or at elevated temperatures. Without material disclosure, volatile content cannot be assessed.
Lack of safety certification or third-party testing
This product line carries no disclosed third-party safety certifications or independent testing results. Competitors in the category (GreenPan, caraway) publish coating safety data; Lamson Sharp's silence is notable and reduces consumer confidence.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Lamson Sharp has not issued public statements about PFAS content, coating safety certifications, or third-party testing of this product line. The brand maintains a largely silent posture on nonstick safety claims. No recalls or established safety controversies are publicly documented for this specific model. The lack of proactive disclosure is a red flag in a category where competitors increasingly provide coating composition and testing data.
How it compares in its category
Nonstick cookware varies widely in hazard profile depending on coating type. Teflon-type coating-based coatings from established brands often include fume-safety studies and temperature warnings. Ceramic-coated alternatives typically claim lower PFAS risk but may degrade faster. Lamson Turner sits in an ambiguous middle ground, no public safety data, no certification marks (such as GreenPan's third-party testing), and no disclosed composition. This transparency gap places it below leading brands in the category.
If you buy it
If you proceed despite the disclosure gap, avoid heating above 500F and never preheat empty. Replace the cookware immediately if the coating shows visible wear, peeling, or scratches that expose underlying metal. Hand wash only; dishwashers and metal utensils accelerate coating breakdown and increase leaching risk. Monitor for any off-putting odors during cooking, which may signal thermal decomposition, and immediately move to ventilation if detected.
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
- Lamson Sharp has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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