Vintage Revere Teflon 11"x 11" Combination Griddle/ Cookie Sheet W/ Original Box
Vintage Teflon product contains PFAS; risk is real.
This vintage Revere griddle has Teflon-type coating Teflon nonstick coating, which is a PFAS-containing material. No testing or brand information exists to confirm safety.
The safe swap
Caraway
Caraway Baking Sheet & Cooling Rack Non-Stick Non-Toxic
90/100 safety
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Material
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) nonstick coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
PTFE / Teflon confirmed
Contains Teflon-type coating, also called Teflon, a type of PFAS.
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.
Teflon-type coating thermal degradation and fume release
Vintage Teflon-type coating coatings are thinner and more brittle than modern formulations; overheating above 600°F or damage to the coating surface can release polymer fume fever-inducing particles. Risk is significantly elevated if the griddle has been used for 20+ years or shows visible wear.
Coating flaking and microplastic ingestion
Age-related deterioration of Teflon-type coating coatings can cause small flakes to shed into food. While Teflon-type coating is considered inert in the gastrointestinal tract, chronic ingestion of nonstick coating fragments is not well-studied and represents an unknowable chronic risk.
Corrosion and rust on metal substrate
Once the Teflon-type coating begins to peel or crack, the underlying aluminum or steel can corrode, creating rough spots that further damage the coating and increase oxidation. Rust debris can contaminate food if griddle is used after significant substrate damage.
What’s reassuring
Aluminum leaching
Revere griddles typically feature aluminum substrates under the Teflon-type coating layer. If coating is intact, leaching risk is minimal at normal cooking temperatures; however, if nonstick surface is compromised, direct contact between aluminum and acidic or salty foods can increase leaching rates.
Lead
No recalls or testing reports on record for Revere griddle handle coatings; however, vintage cookware from the pre-1970s era sometimes contained lead in decorative glazes. This product's vintage status warrants visual inspection of any colored or glazed handle portions.
Source: ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This griddle uses Teflon-type coating (polytetrafluoroethylene), the original Teflon nonstick coating developed in the 1940s. Teflon-type coating itself is stable at normal cooking temperatures (below 500°F), but when heated above 600°F it can degrade and release fumes that may cause polymer fume fever in humans and are acutely toxic to birds. Vintage cookware from this era typically had thinner, less durable coatings than modern formulations, making degradation and flaking more likely after decades of use.
The brand's record and disclosure
Revere, now owned by World Kitchen LLC, has not published transparency statements on PFAS phase-out timelines or safer alternative adoption for historical product lines. The company has faced no major documented recalls specific to Teflon-type coating fume release in their griddles, though Teflon-type coating degradation is a known aging risk for all vintage nonstick cookware regardless of brand. No current certifications (e.g., GOTS, OEKO-TEX equivalents for cookware) apply to bakeware of this vintage.
How it compares in its category
Vintage Teflon-type coating nonstick griddles are now considered lower-assurance alternatives to ceramic, stainless steel, or cast iron bakeware. Modern nonstick surfaces increasingly use PFOA-free and Teflon-type coating-free polymers (silicone, ceramic hybrids), or brands have committed to phase-out schedules. This 11x11 combination piece is a dual-purpose design uncommon in current safety-conscious product lines, limiting direct comparison to current equivalents.
If you buy it
Never heat this griddle above 400-450°F, as vintage Teflon-type coating coatings are more prone to degradation and fume release at higher temperatures. Inspect the surface regularly for cracks, peeling, or discoloration; if coating is visibly compromised, discontinue use. Hand wash only; avoid metal utensils and abrasive scrubbing that accelerate coating wear. Store in a dry place to prevent rust on any exposed aluminum or steel edges, which can progress to coating failure.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Revere has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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Limited concern
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Moderate concern
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⚠Risky category by default
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