The exact products shown below [OR similar products from the same brand] have been repeatedly tested by Lead Safe Mama, LLC (using XRF technology) and have been consistently found to be Lead-free.
Pots & Pans Note:
The products below have been expressly chosen because they do not have any decorative elements (logos or otherwise) that might be made of Lead-contaminated metals, Leaded enamels or Leaded paint. If a product on this page has decorations or painted markings it is because recent examples from that brand have been consistently found to be Lead-free using XRF technology. If you order one of these products and it appears to have a painted logo on a glass lid or on the bottom (that cannot be seen from the Amazon listing – please let us know so we can evaluate if we need to remove the product from this page.) As you would with any purchase, please read the full product description (and product reviews) when you click through BEFORE making your purchase decision.
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Updated: April 15, 2024
Lead-Free Stainless Steel Choices
Lead-Free Iron Choices
Lead-Free Glass Choices
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Whoa! These are not even remotely affordable for the average consumer. Are than any other brands with a lower price tag? OUCH.
There’s a full range of prices in the examples here. There are some expensive ones and some very inexpensive ones ($159 for a set).
T
Hi. Are there any lead and aluminum free? Thanks!
None of these have any food contact aluminum. Here’s an article about aluminum core pans that might be helpful:
https://tamararubin.com/2023/12/my-stainless-steel-pot-has-an-aluminum-core-is-that-a-problem-isnt-aluminum-unhealthy-to-use-for-cooking/
Tamara
This set (which is linked above) is $111 and change for the full set (aflink) https://amzn.to/3uKNRRQ
Hi, did you test Saladmaster cookware?
Not yet.
Why don’t you list Saladmaster cook ware?
How do the Xtrema pots rate?
They are not Lead-free. You can read about them on the Lead Safe Mama blog – I have quite a few posts, including one with 140 comments (most of which are from the owner of the company who was pissed at me for finding 14 metals in his “metals-free” pans!
Link: https://tamararubin.com/2017/06/mercola_pan/
Hi! I was about to purchase a stargazer cast iron pan, based on one of your older posts, but am now hesitating….do I go for solidteknics instead? Thank you!
Have you tested the Blue Diamond brand?
No.
Is there a reason the Solidteknics cookware is no longer on your list?
They are no longer available in the United States.
Hi. When I click on the picture of some of the pot sets, for example the very first picture of pot sets, it doesn’t open specific product buy Amazon web page with whole scroll list… Bezia, Cuisineart… all are there…maybe it doesn’t work in Europe?
Hi – it works when I click it – so, yes – it looks like it might not work in Europe – sorry. I will see if I can fix that.
T
Are the Viking pots and pans. Are they lead free?
I thought Homichef was a lead & nickel free choice..?
Looking for this answer as well
I thought most clear glass, iron, and stainless steel would be safe to assume they are safe. Why is this not a correct assumption?
Would products from restaurant supply stores be safe?
Hi – unfortunately it is not a correct assumption – there are Leaded components hiding in many of these items unfortunately. Glass can have Lead-painted measurement or logo markings (the lids on stainless pans for example – or the lids on some glass pans) and there are cast iron pans with leaded brass decorative components (handles that you touch with the normal course of cooking). A lot of iron pans are also coated with enamels that can contain Lead, Antimony and Cadmium. Additionally some stainless pans have exposed aluminum components that can contain lead (they are typically components made of recycled cast aluminum).
This article covers our shopping guidelines:
https://tamararubin.com/2021/01/i-want-to-buy-some-nontoxic-cookware-which-pots-pans-are-the-safest-for-cooking-which-pots-pans-are-the-least-toxic/
Here’s an Iron pan with leaded handles:
https://tamararubin.com/2021/05/brass-components-of-finex-cast-iron-pans-test-positive-for-30000-ppm-lead-for-context-90-ppm-lead-up-is-unsafe-for-kids/
Here’s a glass and stainless lid with a lead-painted logo:
https://tamararubin.com/2017/12/hamilton-beach-crock-pot-painted-logo-on-glass-lid-9866-ppm-lead/
Here’s an article about that trend in general:
https://tamararubin.com/2018/04/a-new-trend-in-stupidity-expensive-fancy-cookware-with-leaded-brass-handles-is-all-the-rage-in-kitchen-fashion/
Tamara
Have you tested Princess House Cookware pots and pans?
Is this a safe Pitcher? County Line Kitchen Glass Mason Jar Pitcher with Lid – Wide Mouth, 2 Quart (64 oz / 1.9 Liter) – Heavy Duty, Leak Proof.
Thank You for all you do! It really means a lot. I will be buying new cookware and bakeware, so this is perfect timing seeing your list on Amazon.
Hello!
I don’t see 360 cookware on your good list? Please tell me this brand is safe. Thank you!
Have you checked the brand Tools of the Trade stainless steel? We have been using these from my grandparents for about 10 years.
I am not familiar with that brand.
Hello,
First off, thank you for your dedication and all the amazing research you have done! Do you know if the stainless lined copper clad pans by Mauviel and or Ruffoni are safe to use?
Thank you
Hmm – I don’t think I have come across those yet. Sorry to not have more information.
T
Can you recommend a safe non stick skillet?
Thank you!
I have not found any toxicant-free nonstick pans (other than cast iron).
Hi Tamara! Thanks for all the useful info! Do you have an opinion on carbon steel cookware / frypans? It is lighter than cast iron so it is my go-to, but not sure if it is as good/not as good as cast iron from a toxicity standpoint. I have yet to find info about carbon steel …most ppl only talk about cast iron. DeBuyer is the brand I have purchased in the past few yrs after getting rid of other “toxic” cookware from my kitchen (i.e: non-stick teflon pans). Thanks again!
This article shows the general makeup of a Carbon Steel product: https://tamararubin.com/2018/07/what-is-carbon-steel-morakniv-made-in-sweden-carving-knife/
Hello, I just ordered some cooking items through your Amazon links. Do you have recommendations for a higher range of stainless steel pots and pans?
Not yet – I am waiting to do some testing on other brands. Which brand are you looking at? Unfortunately the Solidteknics (which I love) is not available in their full product range at the moment.
Hi Tamara, I noticed the Cuisinart sets you recommended have markings inside to show measurements. I read your article mentioning that we shouldn’t but stainless steel items with markings so is the markings in this set a concern?
I have tested these and these are lead-free.
T
Hi,
I have ordered the Cruisinart Chef classic model 77-7p1 as per your recommendation . I noticed that it has measurements written on the inside in black ink. Is that ok. Did you find these measurements written when you tested them. Please advice. Appreciate all that you are doing .
On this brand the markings are consistently free of Lead.
T
Hi and thank you for this information! Do you have information on Ikea pans?
Thanks!
Here’s the Ikea category on the main Lead Safe Mama website:
https://tamararubin.com/category/ikea/
Here’s an example with test results for an Ikea cooking pot:
https://tamararubin.com/2018/11/2018-ikea-stainless-2-5-liter-cooking-pot-leadfree/
My mom gave me a Curtis Stone non stick Dura-Pan. Have you tested those?