Made In Stainless Clad Fry 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.
Clad separation or delamination over time
Bonded clad cookware can experience separation if thermal stress is extreme or manufacturing defects exist, though this is rare in quality-controlled production; thermal shock and severe overheating are the primary risk factors.
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 leaching from core
The aluminum core is fully encased in stainless steel cladding and does not contact food or cooking surfaces; leaching is not a concern with this construction method.
Lead
This product has no enamel or ceramic coating; it is bare stainless steel on the cooking surface, eliminating this hazard class entirely.
Source, ATSDR ↗Teflon-type coating fume degradation and coating flaking
Made In explicitly uses no nonstick coating on this pan, so Teflon-type coating fumes and ceramic coating breakdown are not applicable to this product.
Stainless steel leaching (chromium or nickel)
Under normal cooking conditions, 18/10 stainless steel does not leach detectable chromium or nickel into food; this hazard is not established for this material class in ordinary use.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This pan uses stainless steel cladding (typically 18/10 or 18/8 austenitic stainless) bonded to an aluminum or copper core for heat distribution. Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant and does not leach metals into food under normal cooking conditions, even when acidic foods are prepared. The absence of a nonstick coating eliminates the risk of Teflon-type coating degradation or ceramic coating flaking. Aluminum cores are sealed within the cladding and do not contact food directly, preventing aluminum leaching.
The brand's record and disclosure
Made In has publicly committed to avoiding Teflon-type coating and other fluorinated coatings in their cookware line. The brand has been transparent about material composition in product specifications and marketing. No significant safety recalls or controversies are on record for this product line. Verification of the PFAS-free claim has not been independently confirmed by third-party testing as of available information, but the stated position aligns with the product's known construction.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated stainless clad cookware represents a lower-hazard choice compared to nonstick alternatives (Teflon-type coating or ceramic-coated), which carry aging and degradation risks. It sits between budget stainless (often thinner or single-ply, with worse heat distribution) and premium clad options; Made In occupies the mid-to-premium segment with consistent construction quality. Unlike cast iron, stainless requires no seasoning and is simpler to maintain. This category has no known issues with lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in the base material.
If you buy it
Preheat slowly and avoid thermal shock (rapid temperature changes) to prevent warping of the clad bond. The bare stainless surface benefits from adequate oil or fat to prevent food sticking and improve browning; a small learning curve applies compared to nonstick pans. Hand wash or use gentle dishwasher cycles to preserve the bond integrity; harsh scouring pads can damage the surface. Replace only if the clad separates (water pooling or uneven heating), a rare failure mode in quality clad cookware, or handle attachment fails.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 90% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Made In has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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