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The State of Cast Iron Pans Safety (2026)
R3 has independently scored 7 cast iron pans for safety on a 0 to 10 scale. The average safety score is 7/10, 3 score 9.0 or higher, and Lodge Blacklock 10.25 Inch Triple Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet leads the category at 10/10.
How cast iron pans safety scores are distributed
Across the 7 cast iron pans R3 scored, safety scores range from 1/10 to 10/10, with a median of 7.7/10. The distribution below shows how many land in each safety band.
Highest safety score
Lodge Blacklock 10.25 Inch Triple Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletSafety 10/10, the top of 7 cast iron pans R3 scored.
Lowest safety score
Lancaster Cast Iron No.8 Skillet (10.5 Inch)Safety 1/10, the lowest in the set, scored the same way as every other product in the category.
All 7 cast iron pans, ranked by safety
Source: R3 (2026). Safety scores on a 0 to 10 scale across 7 independently scored cast iron pans.
Frequently asked
How many cast iron pans has R3 scored for safety?
R3 has independently scored 7 cast iron pans for safety, with an average safety score of 7/10 and a median of 7.7/10. Scores range from 1/10 to 10/10.
Which cast iron pans score highest on safety?
Lodge Blacklock 10.25 Inch Triple Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet has the highest safety score among the 7 cast iron pans R3 scored, at 10/10. 3 of 7 score 9.0 or higher on safety.