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The State of Cast Iron Pans Safety (2026)

Name: Cast Iron Pans safety scores (R3, 2026)
Creator: R3

R3 has independently scored 10 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 Smithey No.10 Cast Iron Skillet (10 Inch) leads the category at 10.0/10.

How cast iron pans safety scores are distributed

Across the 10 cast iron pans R3 scored, the median safety score is 6.6/10. The distribution below shows how many land in each safety band.

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Highest safety score

Smithey No.10 Cast Iron Skillet (10 Inch)

Safety 10.0/10, the top of 10 cast iron pans R3 scored.

Lowest safety score

FINEX 10.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet

Safety 2.6/10, the lowest in the set, scored the same way as every other product in the category.

#	Product	Safety	Overall
1	Smithey No.10 Cast Iron Skillet (10 Inch)	10.0	9.3
2	Lodge Blacklock 10.25 Inch Triple Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet	10.0	9.3
3	Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 10.25-Inch	10.0	9.1
4	Solidteknics AUS-ION 10-inch Oven-to-Table Skillet	7.7	8.0
5	Stargazer 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet	7.7	7.8
6	Amazon Basics Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 15-Inch	5.4	4.8
7	Lancaster Cast Iron No.8 Skillet (10.5 Inch)	5.4	6.3
8	Field Company No.8 Cast Iron Skillet (10.25 Inch)	5.4	6.0
9	Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Skillets 3-Piece Set (6", 8", 10")	5.4	4.8
10	FINEX 10.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet	2.6	4.3

Frequently asked

How many cast iron pans has R3 scored for safety?

R3 has independently scored 10 cast iron pans for safety, with an average safety score of 7/10 and a median of 6.6/10.

Which cast iron pans score highest on safety?

Smithey No.10 Cast Iron Skillet (10 Inch) has the highest safety score among the 10 cast iron pans R3 scored. 3 of 10 score 9.0 or higher on safety. Sign in to see each product's exact safety score.