LloydPans Kitchenware Quarter Sheet Pan RCT-15141-DK
Avoid until coating is disclosed, nonstick cookware without PFAS transparency raises concern.
LloydPans won't disclose this sheet pan's nonstick coating chemistry. Most commercial nonstick cookware has historically used Teflon-type coating, but you can't assess PFAS risk without transparency.
The safe swap
Le Creuset
Le Creuset Jelly Roll/Large Pan
90/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Steel with unspecified nonstick coating
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.
Nonstick coating degradation and fume risk (Teflon-type coating)
If the coating is Teflon-type coating-based, overheating above 500F can release fumes with flu-like symptoms in humans; polymer fume fever is well-established with Teflon-type coating cookware. Without disclosure, users cannot assess risk or follow safe heat limits.
Coating adhesion and microflaking
Any nonstick coating can chip with use, especially if not hand-washed or if metal utensils are used. Ingestion of small flakes is unlikely to cause acute harm but represents a quality and durability concern; replacement triggers should be set at first visible damage.
What’s reassuring
Lead
No recalls or reports specific to LloydPans RCT-15141-DK for heavy metal leaching. Modern US-market cookware coatings are subject to FDA food contact limits, but independent testing is rare and Lloyd has not published compliance documentation.
Source: ATSDR ↗Steel substrate corrosion or leaching
Carbon steel does not leach iron, cadmium, or lead under normal cooking conditions. Steel is food-safe; the coating is the variable here.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
LloydPans RCT-15141-DK is a carbon steel quarter sheet pan with an unspecified nonstick coating. Carbon steel itself is inert and safe for food contact, but the coating's chemical composition determines actual safety. Lloyd's silence on whether the coating contains Teflon-type coating (and if so, whether it includes legacy PFAS like PFOA) leaves a critical gap in the product safety profile.
The brand's record and disclosure
Lloyd/LloydPans has not published accessible statements about nonstick coating chemistry or PFAS use in their product line. No major safety recalls have been publicly documented for this specific model. The brand's lack of transparency on coating composition is unusual in the modern cookware market, where competitors increasingly disclose Teflon-type coating-free or PFOA-free status; this silence raises concern.
How it compares in its category
Carbon steel pans are prized for durability and heat performance but typically rely on seasoning rather than nonstick coatings. LloydPans' decision to add a nonstick layer differentiates it but introduces coating risk if not disclosed. Competitors like Le Creuset and De Buyer offer transparent ceramic or seasoned alternatives; mainstream brands like OXO clearly state Teflon-type coating-free or PFOA-free status on nonstick products.
If you buy it
Hand wash only; nonstick coatings degrade in dishwashers. Keep heat to medium or medium-high; overheating undisclosed nonstick can release fumes. Avoid metal utensils that can chip the coating. Inspect regularly for flaking or discoloration; if coating shows damage, discard the pan. Contact Lloyd directly to request coating documentation before purchase if PFAS status matters to you.
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
- Lloyds has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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