MADE IN 10' Stainless Clad Frying Pan
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
Made In says this cookware is made without PFAS, Teflon-type coating and PFOA. We record that as an unverified brand claim.
Brand says: “Made In says this cookware is made without PFAS, PTFE and PFOA.”
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Material
stainless steel clad construction, no nonstick coating
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Nickel leaching from stainless steel
Stainless steel can release trace amounts of nickel under acidic conditions (tomato sauce, lemon juice, vinegar). For people with nickel sensitivity, prolonged contact with acidic foods in this pan may trigger skin reactions. At normal cooking temperatures and with typical home use, leaching is minimal and not a concern for most consumers.
Handle integrity and attachment failure
Clad cookware relies on mechanical bonding or riveting to attach handles. Over many years of dishwashing or thermal cycling, the handle can loosen or the rivet can corrode. This is a functional safety issue (burn risk from a loose handle) rather than a chemical hazard, but it is relevant to long-term product life.
Coating delamination (clad separation)
If the stainless clad layer separates from the core (rare but possible after many years or rough handling), the aluminum or copper core becomes exposed. This can lead to increased metal leaching and uneven heating. Monitor the bottom and sides for any signs of separation or peeling.
What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Bare uncoated material
Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
Aluminum core leaching (if aluminum is used)
Made In does not publicly disclose whether the core is aluminum or copper. If aluminum, the outer stainless layer prevents direct contact with food, so leaching is not expected. No recalls or safety warnings for this product line are on record.
Teflon-type coating degradation and fume risk
This pan does not use a nonstick (Teflon-type coating) coating, so there is no risk of Teflon-type coating fume inhalation from overheating. This is a key safety advantage of clad stainless construction.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This pan uses stainless steel cladding (typically 18/10 or 18/8 grade) bonded to an aluminum or copper core. Clad construction distributes heat evenly without relying on nonstick coatings, which eliminates Teflon-type coating fume risk from overheating. Stainless steel is chemically stable at normal cooking temperatures and does not leach metals under standard use, though acidic foods or prolonged contact with salt solutions can increase stainless steel's already-minimal nickel or chromium release slightly.
The brand's record and disclosure
Made In has made a public statement claiming PFAS-free manufacturing. The statement is on record but we have not independently verified the claim or reviewed supporting test data. The brand does not appear in major cookware safety recalls or EPA advisories. Made In emphasizes their clad construction explicitly as a nonstick-free alternative, suggesting they have positioned this product category as safety-conscious.
How it compares in its category
Stainless clad cookware sits in the middle-to-premium tier of cookware safety. It avoids the Teflon-type coating fume hazard of traditional nonstick pans and the lead-glaze risk of some ceramic or enameled cast iron. It requires more oil and technique than nonstick but performs well for most home cooking. Compared to unclad stainless steel, clad construction offers better heat distribution and reduces the likelihood of hotspots that can scorch food.
If you buy it
Hand-wash rather than machine-wash to preserve the clad bond over years of use. Avoid prolonged boiling of salt water or vinegar solutions, which can slightly accelerate stainless steel surface corrosion (though this does not affect safety at normal cooking temperatures). Use medium to medium-high heat; stainless clad handles high heat well but excessive temperature cycling can eventually degrade the bond. Monitor the handle attachment and bottom for any separation, and retire the pan if the clad begins to peel.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 88% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Made In has made a specific claim
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