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Products to Avoid

These products have been confirmed to contain PFAS based on California AB1200 chemical disclosures and independent laboratory testing.

Important: This list focuses on specific product lines known to contain PFAS. Many of these brands also offer PFAS-free alternatives (like stainless steel or enameled cast iron). Always check the specific product line before purchasing.
16Brands with PFAS products
5Cookware lines to avoid
10Air fryer brands to avoid
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Air Fryers to Avoid

Most air fryers use PTFE (Teflon) coatings on their cooking baskets. These products tested positive for PFAS by Mamavation independent testing.

COSORI

Contains PFAS

All Air Fryer Models

PTFEPFAS coatings
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Tested positive for PFAS in cooking basket coatings

Ninja

Contains PFAS

Most Air Fryer Models

PTFEPFAS coatings
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Most models tested positive; check specific model disclosures

Cuisinart

Contains PFAS

Air Fryer Models

PTFE
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Hamilton Beach

Contains PFAS

Air Fryers (except PFAS-Free Model)

PTFE
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Hamilton Beach does offer one PFAS-free model - verify before purchase

Bella / Beautiful

Contains PFAS

All Air Fryer Models

PTFEPFAS coatings
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Dash

Contains PFAS

Air Fryer Models

PTFE
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Instant Vortex

Contains PFAS

Air Fryer Models

PTFEPFA
Source:California AB1200 / Mamavation Testing

Gourmia

Contains PFAS

Air Fryer Models

PTFE
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

PowerXL

Contains PFAS

Air Fryer Models

PTFE
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Chefman

Contains PFAS

Air Fryer Models

PTFE
Source:Mamavation Independent Testing

Safe Alternative:

Fritaire Glass Air Fryer - Uses a tempered glass cooking bowl instead of coated baskets. Verified PFAS-free.

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Nonstick Cookware to Avoid

These nonstick cookware lines use PTFE (Teflon) or similar fluoropolymer coatings per California AB1200 chemical disclosures.

Le Creuset

Contains PFAS

Toughened Nonstick (TNS) Line

PTFEFEPPFA
Source:California AB1200 Chemical Disclosure

Enameled cast iron is PFAS-free; only nonstick lines contain PFAS

All-Clad

Contains PFAS

HA1 Nonstick & NS1 Nonstick Lines

PTFE
Source:California AB1200 Chemical Disclosure

Stainless steel lines (D3, D5) are PFAS-free; only nonstick contains PFAS

Calphalon

Contains PFAS

All Nonstick Lines

PTFEPFOA
Source:California AB1200 Chemical Disclosure

Stainless steel lines are PFAS-free

Cuisinart

Contains PFAS

Nonstick Cookware Lines

PTFE
Source:California AB1200 Chemical Disclosure

Stainless steel lines are PFAS-free

T-fal

Contains PFAS

All Nonstick Cookware

PTFE
Source:Manufacturer Disclosure

T-fal uses Teflon (PTFE) coating on all nonstick products

Safe Alternatives:

  • Cast Iron - Lodge, Staub, Victoria (inherently PFAS-free)
  • Carbon Steel - de Buyer, Made In, Matfer Bourgeat
  • Stainless Steel - All-Clad D3/D5, Demeyere, Tramontina
  • Ceramic-Coated - GreenPan, Caraway, GreenLife (verified PFAS-free)
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Other Appliances to Avoid

These kitchen appliances have PFAS-containing components.

Instant Pot

Contains PFAS

Inner Cooking Pot (Nonstick Models)

PTFEPFAFEP
Source:California AB1200 Chemical Disclosure

Stainless steel inner pots are available as PFAS-free alternatives

Our Sources

California AB1200

California law requiring cookware manufacturers to disclose the presence of PFAS chemicals. Brands selling in California must provide this information.

Mamavation

Independent consumer advocacy organization that conducts third-party laboratory testing on kitchen products for PFAS contamination.

View their air fryer testing →

Colorado HB 22-1345

Similar disclosure requirements to California, providing additional data on PFAS in consumer products.

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