T-fal Easy Care Nonstick Roasting Pan with Rack
Teflon-type coating non-stick coating, disclosed by the brand.
T-fal lists this range among its products containing intentionally added PFAS and says its nonstick contains Teflon-type coating, a Teflon-family coating in the PFAS family.
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70/100 safety
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Material
Teflon-type coating non-stick coating, as disclosed by T-fal for this range
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
No PFAS disclosure
No PFAS-free statement from the brand for this product.
PTFE / Teflon confirmed
The brand discloses a Teflon-type coating.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Teflon-type coating thermal decomposition fumes
Teflon-type coating-coated cookware above 500°F releases fumes; acute inhalation risk documented in literature and by EPA. This pan's oven-use context increases overheating risk if temperature guidelines are not followed.
Coating degradation and metal leaching
Abrasion, metal utensils, and dishwasher use compromise Teflon-type coating over time. Once breached, underlying aluminum (if present) may leach; no brand specification of substrate material is disclosed for this model.
Microplastic or coating fragment ingestion
Worn or chipped Teflon-type coating can shed fragments into food. Risk increases with pan age and mechanical damage; no published incident data for this specific model.
Aluminum leaching from substrate
If substrate is aluminum and Teflon-type coating is compromised, acidic or prolonged contact may increase leaching. Brand does not specify substrate material; assumption of aluminum is common in nonstick roasting pans but unconfirmed for this model.
What’s reassuring
Lead
No published recalls or test failures for this T-fal model. Modern cookware from established brands typically complies with FDA limits, but substrate composition is not disclosed in available product documentation.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This roasting pan uses Teflon-type coating (polytetrafluoroethylene) as the nonstick coating applied over a metal substrate, likely aluminum or steel. Teflon-type coating itself is chemically stable at normal cooking temperatures below 500°F, but when overheated it can decompose and release fumes that pose acute respiratory risk. The coating's durability depends on avoidance of metal utensils, abrasion, and thermal stress; once compromised, the underlying metal may leach or coating fragments may enter food.
The brand's record and disclosure
T-fal explicitly discloses the Teflon-type coating nonstick coating in product materials, meeting baseline transparency. The brand maintains no public statement on PFAS reduction or phase-out timelines, and no independent certifications (e.g., GOTS, bluesign) are associated with this cookware line. No product recalls specific to this model have been published by CPSC or T-fal.
How it compares in its category
Roasting pans with Teflon-type coating coatings are standard in mass-market cookware; this product sits in the conventional tier. Alternatives include uncoated stainless steel (no fume risk, requires oil or butter), cast iron (no coating degradation risk, requires seasoning), and ceramic-coated pans (lower PFAS burden but variable durability). T-fal's Teflon-type coating offering is not distinguished by lower-concern material choices relative to competitors at its price point.
If you buy it
Keep roasting oven temperature at or below 500°F to avoid Teflon-type coating fume release; never preheat empty. Hand-wash only; avoid scouring pads, metal utensils, and dishwasher, which accelerate coating wear. Inspect the coating annually for chips, peeling, or bare spots; replace the pan if damage is visible. Store with a protective liner to minimize friction during stacking.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- T-fal has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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