Williams Sonoma · Pizza Stones & Baking Surfaces
Williams Sonoma Goldtouch Pro Pizza Pan
Skip until Williams Sonoma reveals coating chemistry or obtains independent verification.
Carbon steel with proprietary nonstick coating of undisclosed chemical composition. Williams Sonoma provides no PFAS claims or third-party testing, leaving insufficient data for risk assessment.
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Deluxe Square Pizza Stone with Rack
90/100 safety
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Material
Carbon steel with proprietary nonstick coating (unspecified composition)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
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.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Teflon-type coating fume risk and thermal degradation
If the coating contains Teflon-type coating or other Teflon-family coating, heating above manufacturer-specified limits can release fumes. Williams Sonoma has not disclosed the coating chemistry, so the exact decomposition temperature cannot be verified. This is the primary unresolved safety question for this product.
Coating degradation and microflaking
All nonstick coatings degrade with use, especially under metal utensils or high heat. Once the coating flakes or peels, ingestion of coating particles becomes possible. No data exists on the toxicity of the Goldtouch Pro coating if ingested, but degraded nonstick surfaces should not be used.
PFAS
Carbon steel nonstick coatings are frequently formulated with Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating or alternatives like Teflon-type coating-free Teflon-family coating blends). Williams Sonoma's silence on whether the Goldtouch Pro uses Teflon-type coating, GenX, or other fluorinated compounds means PFAS contamination risk is unquantified but not implausible given the product category.
Source, ATSDR ↗What’s reassuring
Aluminum leaching (if aluminum is a substrate or additive)
Carbon steel does not leach aluminum. However, if the nonstick formulation contains aluminum compounds as additives or if the base includes aluminum, leaching under acidic conditions (tomato sauce, citrus) is theoretically possible but unconfirmed for this product.
Heavy metals
No recalls or reports of lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals in the Goldtouch Pro coating exist on public record. Industrial nonstick coatings are regulated to exclude these substances, but without independent testing or brand disclosure, residual contamination cannot be ruled out.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
The Goldtouch Pro is carbon steel with a proprietary nonstick coating of undisclosed composition. Williams Sonoma does not publicly specify whether the coating contains Teflon-type coating (Teflon) or Teflon-family coating, making independent assessment of thermal stability and fume risk impossible. Carbon steel itself is inert and durable, but the coating's durability, breakdown temperature, and chemical identity are the critical unknowns that determine actual safety.
The brand's record and disclosure
Williams Sonoma has not published detailed material safety data or coating chemistry for this product line and has maintained silence on PFAS use across its cookware range. The brand carries no known third-party certifications for nonstick cookware safety (such as GREENGUARD or independent Teflon-type coating verification). This lack of transparency is standard for mid-market housewares brands but leaves consumers without the verification typically expected for premium-priced items.
How it compares in its category
Carbon steel pizza pans without nonstick coating (seasoned or bare) are more common and pose zero nonstick-related risk. Ceramic-coated alternatives marketed as PFAS-free exist but often degrade faster. The Goldtouch Pro's nonstick coating appeals to convenience-focused users, but the trade-off is dependency on an unverified chemical system. Price point places it above budget alternatives but below premium brands offering Teflon-type coating-free or PFAS-free certification.
If you buy it
Use hand washing only; avoid metal utensils and abrasive scrubbing to minimize coating wear. Do not heat above 400 degrees Fahrenheit continuously, as nonstick coatings degrade at higher temperatures and may release volatile compounds. Inspect the surface monthly for scratches, peeling, or discoloration; discard if coating integrity is compromised. Replace every 3 to 5 years depending on frequency of use, as nonstick durability is finite.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Williams Sonoma has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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