Is Contigo PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Contigo averages F (56/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Contigo C or better, safest first
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Autoseal West Loop Stainless Steel Travel Mug
stainless steel body, silicone gasket/lid seal
Lower concern. Stainless steel and silicone have minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Cortland Chill 2.0 Stainless Steel Water Bottle
stainless steel, no reported coating
Lower PFAS concern. Bare stainless steel bottle, no known problematic coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Byron 2.0 Insulated Travel Mug
Stainless steel exterior, BPA-free plastic lid and interior
Lower concern. Stainless steel core unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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West Loop 3.0 Stainless Steel Travel Mug with AUTOSEAL Lid
stainless steel, polymer lid
Stainless steel body lower concern; lid polymer unspecified.
⚠Risky category by default
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West Loop 2.0 Travel Mug 2-Pack
Stainless steel exterior, plastic interior lid/valve
Lower concern; stainless travel mug with no PFAS disclosure needed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kids Leighton Spill-Proof Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw
Stainless steel tumbler, plastic straw lid
Lower concern for PFAS. Stainless steel inherently safer than coated cookware.
⚠Risky category by default
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West Loop 2.0 Leak-Proof Spill-Proof Insulated Travel Mug
Stainless steel with unspecified waterproof/leak-proof coating
Skip until Contigo discloses leak-proof coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Superior 2.0 Travel Mug
stainless steel with unspecified interior coating
Skip until Contigo discloses interior coating composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
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