22 Best PFAS-Free Kitchen Gear Picks at Amazon

Key points

• Olympic athletes were disqualified after PFAS were found in their ski and snowboard wax.
• Judges consider PFAS-containing wax harmful to the environment and believe its moisture-repelling qualities could also provide competitors with extra speed.
• I’ve selected 22 PFAS-free kitchen utensils, frying pans and food-storage containers from brands including Gir, All-Clad and Stasher.

The Olympics are never short of controversy, and this year has been no exception. There have already been claims of favouritism involving French judges, along with allegations of cheating by Canadian curlers. The latest row, however, emerged on Italy’s slopes, where three competitors were disqualified after traces of PFAS were detected in their snowboard and ski wax. These chemicals are prohibited at the Games because of the harm they cause to the environment, soil and crops.

The New York Times reports that PFAS may adversely affect the body, with potential links to low birth weights, birth defects, developmental delays and a greater risk of prostate, kidney and testicular cancers.

So-called forever chemicals do not appear only in ski and snowboard wax. For decades, they were widely used in kitchens too, appearing in non-stick pans, plastic utensils and other products. Considering what is known about the risks associated with these chemicals, it is hard to see why anyone would keep PFAS in their kitchen when non-toxic alternatives are readily available on Amazon.

To help make changing over simpler, I’ve gathered PFAS-free cookware, kitchen tools and storage containers. I’m a fan of my Gir silicone spatula, while a Lodge cast-iron frying pan or a stainless-steel All-Clad frying pan are also reliable choices.

Best PFAS-Free Kitchen Gear at Amazon Overall

• Caraway Ceramic Cookware Set, $445
• All-Clad 30.5 cm (12-Inch) Stainless Steel Frying Pan, $150
• Winco Fish Spatula, $10
• Zulay Kitchen Wooden Spoons, Set of 6, $23, originally $40
• Caraway Glass Food Storage Set, Set of 7, $245
• Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Containers, Set of 6, $60

Best PFAS-Free Cookware at Amazon

As well as making washing up straightforward, non-stick frying pans make cooking easier. There is real appeal in not having to worry that an egg yolk will break or a piece of fish will fall apart because it has stuck to the pan. Yet that convenience may come at a cost to our health when Teflon and other potentially damaging substances are part of the equation. Many shoppers are moving towards ceramic-coated frying pans, alongside tried-and-tested materials such as cast iron and stainless steel. They demand a little more patience but can serve you well in the kitchen for years. Browse some of our preferred PFAS-free pots and pans, from an All-Clad frying pan to the well-known Our Place Always Pan.

• Caraway Ceramic Cookware Set, $445
• Lodge 26 cm (10.25-Inch) Cast Iron Skillet, $24, originally $25
• Our Place Mini Titanium Perfect Pot Pro, $169
• Our Place Large Always Pan, $159
• All-Clad 30.5 cm (12-Inch) Stainless Steel Frying Pan, $150
• Made In Cookware 25.4 cm (10-Inch) Stainless Steel Frying Pan, $99, originally $129
• Caraway 30.5 cm (12-Inch) Cast Iron Skillet, $225
• Misen 30.5 cm (12-Inch) Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan, $129

Lodge 26 cm (10.25-Inch) Cast Iron Skillet

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$25

$24 at Amazon

The Lodge cast-iron frying pan offers exceptional value and quality. Having used mine for six years, I can say with complete confidence that the cooking surface has become increasingly slick over time. Look after yours as carefully as I look after mine and you will have non-stick cookware that can last a lifetime.

Misen 30.5 cm (12-Inch) Carbon Nonstick Frying Pan

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$129 at Amazon

After testing Misen’s carbon non-stick frying pan for months, Editor Katie Brown has become a devoted fan. Rather than relying on a delicate glazed coating that scratches easily, like other non-stick pans, it gets its non-stick finish through nitriding. This heat-treatment process creates a durable, corrosion-resistant metal surface. She recommends that everyone buy one.

Best PFAS-Free Kitchen Tools at Amazon

When I discovered that black plastic kitchen utensils may contain flame retardants, I promptly threw out my collection and replaced it with wooden spoons, stainless-steel ladles and silicone spatulas. I also traded my plastic chopping boards for a wooden John Boos model that is as practical as it is attractive. If you are only beginning your PFAS-free journey, Amazon is an excellent place to start. Read on for the Gir silicone spatula I use at home and the NileHome stainless-steel whisk set that I have been considering.

• Gir Silicone Kitchen Spatula, $13
• NileHome Stainless Steel Whisk Set, $8, originally $10
• Newness Soup Ladle, $17, originally $22
• John Boos R-Board Series Maple Cutting Board, $100, originally $171
• Sonder Los Angeles Large Teak Wooden Cutting Board, $79, originally $90
• Winco Fish Spatula, $10
• Zulay Kitchen Wooden Spoons, Set of 6, $23, originally $40

Gir Silicone Kitchen Spatula

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$13 at Amazon

I have had Gir’s silicone spatula for years. It is lightweight, dishwasher-safe, flexible and heat-resistant to 220°C (425°F), all qualities I appreciate. It is the utensil I use first to scrape batter from the sides of a mixing bowl, and it is equally useful when scrambling eggs.

Zulay Kitchen Wooden Spoons, Set of 6

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$40

$23 at Amazon

More than 5,300 Amazon shoppers endorse Zulay Kitchen’s wooden spoon set. Its range of shapes and sizes means you will always have an appropriate utensil for tossing salads, scrambling eggs, sautéing onions and much more. With the set currently reduced, each piece costs under $4.

Best PFAS-Free Food Storage at Amazon

I have recently developed an appreciation for leftovers, preparing extra dinner so I can have it for lunch the following day. Although I once depended on plastic containers, I have replaced them with non-toxic options that will not shed microplastic particles into my food. I like this Bentgo glass set, though Amazon offers many more styles and price points, with options starting from $10 each.

• Caraway Glass Food Storage Set, Set of 7, $245
• Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Containers, Set of 6, $60
• Stasher Platinum Silicone Food-Grade Reusable Storage Bags, $43, originally $55
• OXO Good Grips 2.8-litre (3-Quart) Glass Baking Dish, $18, originally $27
• Souper Cubes 240 ml (1-Cup) Silicone Freezer Molds, $40

OXO Good Grips 2.8-litre (3-Quart) Glass Baking Dish

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$27

$18 at Amazon

I have owned this 2.8-litre baking dish for years. It is as effective for lasagnes as it is for apple crisps. Once cooking is finished, its BPA-free lid and leakproof seal make it easy to store, stack and transport.

Souper Cubes 240 ml (1-Cup) Silicone Freezer Molds

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$40 at Amazon

Souper Cubes’ silicone freezer moulds are ideal for freezing soup, creating oversized ice cubes, preserving herbs in oil and plenty else besides. The feature I value most is not having to defrost an entire batch of soup when I need only 240 ml for lunch.