Le Creuset Non-Stick Bakeware Swiss Roll Tin
Avoid until Le Creuset reveals its nonstick coating chemistry.
Le Creuset's Swiss Roll Tin has a nonstick coating of unknown makeup. The brand doesn't specify Teflon-type coating use or claim PFAS-free status, leaving risk unclear.
The safe swap
Caraway
Caraway Baking Sheet & Cooling Rack Non-Stick Non-Toxic
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Enameled 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.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Non-stick coating fume inhalation (identity unconfirmed)
If the unidentified coating is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above the smoke point (typically 500°F+) could release Teflon-type coating fumes; lower risk at normal baking temperatures under 400°F, but the absence of disclosed chemistry prevents precise assessment.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Non-stick coatings on all bakeware degrade over time with use and heat cycling; flaking particles entering food is possible with any non-stick product if coating integrity fails, though incidence is low with careful handling.
PFAS
The unspecified non-stick coating may contain PFAS, but without disclosure, presence cannot be confirmed or ruled out; this ambiguity is the primary reason for the 'care' verdict.
Source: ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Lead
Le Creuset has no recorded recalls for heavy metal contamination in cookware enamels, and modern enamel formulations are regulated; this hazard is a known low-risk in the brand's product history.
Source: ATSDR ↗Aluminum substrate leaching (if applicable)
This product is enameled steel, not aluminum; aluminum leaching is not a concern for this specific item.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This Swiss roll tin combines enameled steel (the base) with an unspecified non-stick surface coating. The enamel layer is typically a ceramic-fused glaze applied at high temperature, which is inherently stable. However, the non-stick coating composition remains undisclosed by Le Creuset, creating uncertainty about whether it contains PFAS or alternative fluorine-free chemistries. The enamel itself is unlikely to leach lead or cadmium in modern Le Creuset products, as the brand has faced no recalls for heavy metals in cookware enamels, but the mystery non-stick layer is the critical unknown.
The brand's record and disclosure
Le Creuset has not published transparency statements about non-stick coating chemistry or PFAS presence in their bakeware lines. The brand maintains high manufacturing standards for enameled cast iron and cookware generally, with no established history of coating failure recalls affecting this product model. However, their silence on fluorinated versus non-fluorinated non-stick systems is notably inconsistent with competitors like Caraway and GreenPan, who explicitly market PFAS-free alternatives. This lack of disclosure is the primary concern, not evidence of actual harm.
How it compares in its category
Non-stick bakeware typically uses either Teflon-type coating-based coatings (higher durability, PFAS concerns) or ceramic or silicone alternatives (lower non-stick performance, fewer chemical concerns). Le Creuset's refusal to specify positions this product in an ambiguous middle ground: it carries the brand's reputation for durability but lacks the transparency competitors provide. Alternatives like silicone baking mats or ceramic-coated steel offer lower uncertainty at similar or lower price points, though they may require more careful handling.
If you buy it
Use this tin at temperatures below 400°F (204°C) to minimize any off-gassing risk from the non-stick coating, regardless of chemistry. Do not preheat empty; always place food in first. Hand wash to extend coating life; dishwasher use may accelerate degradation. Inspect the non-stick surface annually for flaking, discoloration, or wear; once coating integrity is compromised, discontinue use. Before purchase, contact Le Creuset customer service to request the specific non-stick coating type; their response will inform your decision.
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
- Le Creuset has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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Limited concern
Aluminum substrate leaching (if aluminum core)
Limited concern
Thermal shock and coating fracturing
Limited concern
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
GreenPan
GreenLife Ceramic Nonstick Bakeware
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Coating degradation and aluminum leaching
Limited concern
Microcracking and ceramic particle shedding
Limited concern
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Staub
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Limited concern
Thermal stress fracture of enamel
Moderate concern
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⚠Risky category by default
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