Is cast iron safe? Do cast iron pans ever contain lead? Short Answer: Cast iron (any type of iron) has a much higher melting point than Lead; accordingly, undecorated, simple cast iron pots and pans – at the time of their manufacture – almost never have any lead (as it is unlikely for the metal substrate of the … Continue reading Q. Do cast iron pans ever test positive for Lead? A. Sometimes. Q. Are cast iron pans safe? A. Mostly! Click to read more.