Kitchen Aid
Stainless Steel Utility Tongs
Est. Price$16.99
9.9
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
1 year warranty
Lifetime warranty
11.57 in
Locking mechanism
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The Best Non-Toxic Kitchen Tongs
We vetted tongs against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Materials like 100% wood, bamboo, stainless steel, and food-grade silicone
- No hidden plastic blends or synthetic coatings
- Untreated or finished with food-grade oils
- Transparent brands that disclose all materials used
The Best Non-Toxic Kitchen Tongs for Cleaner Cooking
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Hotec
Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs (Set of 2)
Est. Price$8.99
9.7
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
12 in
Locking mechanism
Up to 400°F
Walfos
Food Grade Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs (Set of 3)
Est. Price$11.99
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Food-contact safe
Lifetime warranty
Money-back guarantee
12 in
Locking mechanism
Up to 500°F
All-Clad
Specialty Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs
Est. Price$29.75
9.3
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
Lifetime warranty
12.0 in
Locking mechanism
Up to 600°F
Allwin-Houseware
304 Stainless Steel Kitchen Cooking Tongs (Set of 2)
Est. Price$13.99
9.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Highlights
Dishwasher safe
12 in
Locking mechanism
Up to 600°F
How to Swap to Non-Toxic tongs:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic tongs:
What to know about tongs
Tongs come in direct contact with your food, often while it's hot. That means the materials they're made of — especially the tips and any coatings — matter. Heat can cause certain materials to break down or release residues into your food over time.
- Pay closest attention to the parts of the tongs that touch food, such as silicone tips, nylon heads, or coated metal.
- Tongs used for grilling or high-heat cooking deserve extra scrutiny since heat accelerates material breakdown.
Check the tongs you already own
Look at what your current tongs are made of, especially the food-contact surfaces. Check the packaging, product listing, or manufacturer's website for material details.
- Look for whether tips are made of silicone, nylon, plastic, or bare metal — and note any coatings like nonstick finishes.
- If the tips are discolored, warped, peeling, or cracking, that's a sign the material is breaking down and it may be time to replace them.
Use your current tongs more safely
If your tongs have nylon or plastic tips, you can reduce potential issues by being mindful of heat exposure. Small habit changes can extend the life of the material and limit what transfers to food.
- Avoid leaving nylon or plastic-tipped tongs resting on a hot pan or grill — pick them up between uses.
- Reserve plastic or nylon-tipped tongs for lower-heat tasks like serving salads or tossing pasta, and use metal or silicone tongs for high-heat cooking.
Choose cleaner replacements
The best tongs are made from simple, heat-stable materials with no unnecessary coatings. Stainless steel tongs or stainless steel with food-grade silicone tips are a strong choice for everyday cooking.
- Look for tongs made from stainless steel with silicone heads rather than nylon or plastic, and avoid any with nonstick coatings on the tips.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved tongs.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...