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OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turner
Reduced PFAS risk from silicone utensils that rarely contain PFAS.
Silicone rubber and stainless steel need no fluorinated coatings to work. OXO doesn't address PFAS, but silicone cooking utensils don't require Teflon-family coating.
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Material
Silicone rubber, stainless steel handle
Lab data
No public lab test
What OXO Good Grips Silicone Flexible Turner is made of, ingredients and materials
The OXO Good Grips Flexible Turner is constructed from food-grade silicone rubber bonded to a stainless steel handle. Silicone is a synthetic polymer backbone of silicon and oxygen, chemically inert at typical cooking temperatures (up to 400-500°F depending on formulation), and does not leach monomers or degradation products into food at normal use. The stainless steel handle eliminates concerns about coating failure or metal migration common in painted or enameled cookware.
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Silicone degradation and particle shedding
Over years of repeated heating and washing, silicone can slowly degrade and shed particles into food. OXO's engineering quality minimizes this risk, but it is not zero. Replacement every 3-5 years is prudent for heavy users.
Thermal stability limits
Silicone begins to soften above 400-500°F depending on formulation grade. Use on very high-heat cookware (cast iron over open flame, for example) may cause handle warping or shape loss; this is a use limitation rather than a toxicity hazard.
Bacterial or mold growth in crevices
The junction between silicone and steel handle can trap moisture if not dried thoroughly. Prompt hand washing and air drying mitigate this. OXO's design minimizes deep crevices, but no seamless utensil is perfectly immune.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Stainless steel corrosion or nickel leaching
The stainless steel handle in OXO utensils meets food-contact standards; no reported corrosion, pitting, or nickel migration in normal kitchen use. Stainless steel is not a material linked to PFAS in handles.
Heavy metals
Food-grade silicone used by OXO is regulated under FDA guidelines and does not typically contain lead, cadmium, or phthalates. No specific recalls or test failures for this product line on record.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
OXO International has a long-established reputation for consumer kitchen safety and regularly submits products for third-party testing. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS content in silicone utensils and maintains general silence on PFAS policy, but this is consistent with industry norm for silicone kitchen tools where PFAS use is not standard practice. No product recalls or safety complaints specific to this turner model are on public record from the CPSC or consumer databases.
How it compares in its category
Silicone turners present lower concern compared to rubber spatulas (which may contain heavy metals or phthalates), wood (prone to bacterial colonization if not sealed), or plastic handles (risk of BPA or melting). OXO's silicone formulation is denser and more stable than budget silicone alternatives, reducing risk of particulate shedding over time. Stainless steel handles outperform painted metal or nylon handles in longevity and leaching risk.
If you buy it
Hand wash in warm soapy water; the silicone can withstand dishwasher cycles but hand washing extends lifespan. Do not use on temperatures above 500°F or in direct flame; silicone can soften and lose shape at extreme heat. Replace if silicone becomes sticky, discolored, or develops an odor, which signals degradation (though this is rare in OXO products). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to slow any long-term silicone aging.
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
- OXO has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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