Non-stick sheet pans swap to Stainless steel sheet pans

Why make the swap

• Why switch to stainless steel sheet pans

  Uncoated stainless steel has nothing to scratch or flake, so knives, metal spatulas and the dishwasher are fair game.

• What's the concern with non-stick sheet pans

  Non-stick coatings are often PTFE, a PFAS (‘forever chemical’). FDA says little migrates from an intact coating, but knife cuts and scraping wear it down.

• General information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing or have a health condition.

• Good to know before you buy

  Rub on a little oil before you add the food, and let vegetables brown before you flip them, so they release more easily. Soak stuck bits in warm water before scrubbing.

• Sources (2)

  1. Luo et al. 2022: scratched PTFE-coated (non-stick) cookware may release thousands to millions of micro- and nanoplastic particles (opens in a new tab)
  2. FDA: PFAS are authorized as non-stick coatings on pots and pans; FDA says negligible amounts migrate from intact coatings (opens in a new tab)

  Health and safety facts on this page come from these sources. What a pick is made of comes from its maker's listing or website, as stated on the date we checked.