December 8, 2025 – An incident report has surfaced detailing a Gotham Steel product chipping and shedding directly into food during use. The consumer incident, reported on November 18, 2025, involves a product purchased from Walmart and highlights significant food safety concerns for consumers.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The incident report describes a concerning occurrence where a Gotham Steel product began chipping and shedding particles directly into food while being used for cooking. The report, filed on November 18, 2025, does not specify the exact type or model of the Gotham Steel product involved (e.g., a specific pan, pot, or bakeware item), making it difficult to narrow down the affected product line. However, the direct contamination of food with product material raises immediate alarms regarding consumer health and product integrity. The circumstances suggest a potential defect in the material or coating of the product that led to its degradation during normal use, resulting in foreign matter mixing with food intended for consumption.
Safety Concerns
The chipping and shedding of product material directly into food poses several significant safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is the unintentional ingestion of non-food particles. Depending on the size and sharpness of the chipped pieces, this could lead to choking hazards, particularly for young children or individuals with difficulty swallowing. Ingested fragments could also cause irritation, cuts, or punctures in the mouth, throat, esophagus, or digestive tract.
- Long-Term Risks: If the chipped material is part of a non-stick coating, there could be long-term health implications from ingesting synthetic chemicals, heavy metals, or other substances used in the product’s construction. While the specific material is not identified in the report, prolonged or repeated ingestion of such foreign particles can potentially lead to digestive issues, organ damage, or other chronic health problems.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone using the affected Gotham Steel product is at risk. Vulnerable populations, including infants, toddlers, the elderly, and individuals with pre-existing digestive conditions, may be particularly susceptible to adverse effects from ingesting foreign materials.
- Property Damage Potential: While not causing direct property damage to a home, the contamination renders food inedible, leading to wasted groceries and the cost associated with preparing a new meal. The product itself may also be rendered unusable and unsafe.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own Gotham Steel products, especially those purchased from Walmart, should take immediate action to ensure their safety:
- Immediate Steps to Take: If you observe any Gotham Steel product chipping, flaking, or shedding material, immediately stop using it. Do not consume any food that has come into contact with the shedding material.
- How to Check if They Own the Affected Product: Carefully inspect all Gotham Steel cookware and bakeware for any signs of degradation, chipping, peeling, bubbling, or scratching on the cooking or food-contact surfaces. Pay close attention to the edges and areas that receive frequent use.
- Prevention Measures: To potentially prolong the life of your non-stick cookware (if applicable), avoid using metal utensils, abrasive scouring pads, or harsh detergents. Use low to medium heat settings, and always allow the pan to cool before washing.
- Reporting Procedures: If you experience a similar incident with a Gotham Steel product or any other consumer product, report it immediately to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. This helps authorities track incidents and potentially initiate recalls. You should also contact Gotham Steel, LLC, directly to report the issue.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this article, the manufacturer’s response to this specific incident report is unknown. We encourage Gotham Steel, LLC, to investigate this incident thoroughly and provide guidance to consumers regarding the safety of their products.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.