"Designed in USA" is a scam to hide Chinese country of origin. Frequently, this phrase has the "USA" bigger than the other words, and there is a big US Flag image.
China mostly.
https://www.stonefryingpans.com/pioneer-woman-cookware-set-review/
“Knowing where an item comes from gives a decent estimate on how long the product will last. Most of the dishes and pots are made in China, though the non-stick cake pans are made in USA. Some of the items are the result of collaboration with Hamilton Beach. These collaborations are the slow cookers. Regardless of where they’re made, all the products are designed in USA.”
Never ever buy Chinese cast iron cookware.
There is no tellin’ what the chicoms put in their export iron.
Buy lodge or buy vintage cast iron made in the USA.
A fifty year old pan will cook just as well,if not better, than brand new one.
"Designed in USA" is a scam to hide Chinese country of origin. Frequently, this phrase has the "USA" bigger than the other words, and there is a big US Flag image.
Thanks, ill dig deeper. Mostly just turning items over in the store.