Made In Stainless Clad Frying Pan Set 3-Piece Professional-Grade 5-Layer Metal Construction
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 cladding, bare cooking surface
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.
Handle hardware or rivets (non-stainless components)
If handles use ferrous or plated fasteners, corrosion or nickel leaching is theoretically possible over years of use. Made In does not publicly specify handle hardware material; inspect for corrosion during annual review.
Thermal shock or handle detachment
All cookware can fail under extreme thermal stress (e.g., quenching hot pan in cold water). Use normal thermal practices (cool before washing). Handle attachment failure is rare for premium brands but not zero-risk over a decade of use.
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 exposed)
Aluminum cores in multi-layer clad cookware are fully encased in stainless steel and do not contact food. Leaching only occurs if the cladding is damaged or separated; Made In pans show no documented warranty claims for this defect.
Cladding degradation or delamination
Well-manufactured clad cookware is bonded mechanically or metallurgically and rarely delaminates. No recalls or widespread complaints are on record for Made In's 5-layer clad pans.
Lead
Food-grade 18/10 stainless steel contains no intentional lead or cadmium. Impurities are negligible and compliant with FDA and EU food contact regulations; no contamination is documented for this brand.
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What it's made of and why it matters
This pan uses stainless steel cladding (typically 18/10 or 18/8 grade) bonded to aluminum or copper cores, with a bare stainless cooking surface. Stainless steel is chemically inert at normal cooking temperatures, meaning it does not leach metals into food under typical use. The multi-layer metal construction distributes heat evenly without relying on non-stick coatings, eliminating Teflon-type coating (Teflon) fume risk from overheating or degradation.
The brand's record and disclosure
Made In publishes a public commitment regarding PFAS and has not faced documented recalls tied to heavy metal contamination or coating failure in their cookware line. The brand provides material specifications online and emphasizes transparent sourcing. No safety controversies tied to lead, cadmium, or ceramic/enamel glazes are on record for this product line.
How it compares in its category
Bare stainless clad pans present lower concern compared to non-stick cookware (Teflon-type coating degradation risk) and glazed ceramic/enameled cast iron (lead/cadmium in glazes, though rare in modern brands). They require more oil and skilled technique than non-stick, but impose no surface-coating renewal or high-heat fume concerns. This approach is standard for professional and European cookware.
If you buy it
Use oil or butter to prevent sticking; stainless will develop a natural patina. Avoid prolonged soaking or dishwasher cycles if the handle contains non-metal components (check product specs). Do not exceed manufacturer heat recommendations to preserve any bonded layers. Inspect cladding annually; visible separation or warping warrants replacement, though this is uncommon with Made In's quality tier.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 78% 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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