Is Fabri-Kal PFAS-free?
Across 16 graded products, Fabri-Kal averages F (48/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Fabri-Kal C or better, safest first
Fabri-Kal
Responsible Products Classic Bowls Tree-Less Compostable Molded Fiber
Molded fiber (wood/agricultural pulp), tree-less, compostable base
Lower-concern choice; molded fiber is intrinsically unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand provides no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Matter Compostable Fiber Disposable Bowls
Compostable fiber (plant-based pulp)
Lower concern for PFAS; compostable fiber products rarely require fluorinated coatings, but verify vendor documentation.
⚠Risky category by default
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Recycleware Round Deli Container 4.6" Diameter x h
polypropylene (PP) plastic
Lower concern. Standard deli container, no known PFAS use in polypropylene.
⚠Risky category by default
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Greenware 9" x 6" 1-Compartment Plant Fiber Blend Hinged Container 9509821
plant fiber blend (molded fiber)
Plant fiber hinged container, lower PFAS concern.
⚠Risky category by default
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Polypropylene Clear Deli Containers - 32 oz.
Polypropylene (PP), no added Teflon-family coating
Lower concern. Polypropylene deli containers rarely contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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Polypropylene Clear Deli Containers - 8 oz.
Polypropylene (PP), uncoated
Lower concern. Polypropylene inherently PFAS-free, no grease-resistant coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Portion Cups
polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) rigid plastics
Lower concern; standard food-contact plastics without known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
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Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS
polypropylene (PP) container, uncoated
Lower concern. Standard PP food container with no reported PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Compostable 16 oz Molded Fiber Bowls Value Pack
Molded fiber (paperboard) with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Fabri-Kal for coating disclosure; molded fiber bowls often use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Farmers Fiber Compostable Round Bowl
Fiber pulp with unspecified wet-strength/grease-resistant coating
Skip until Fabri-Kal discloses coating chemistry, compostable claim doesn't rule out PFAS wet-strength additives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Responsible Products Multipurpose Bowls Tree-Less Compostable Molded Fiber
molded fiber (tree-less, compostable base with grease-resistant coating)
Skip until coating transparency improves, molded fiber food packaging often uses PFAS-based water/grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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FC4B SideKicks Microwaveable Side Dish Bowl / Container
Clear polypropylene clamshell with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless you can confirm PFAS-free status directly with Fabri-Kal.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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EcoSystems Kraft Molded Fiber Bowl
Kraft molded fiber with unspecified coating/treatment
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, molded fiber bowls often use PFAS-based grease-resistant treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Responsible Products Square Bowls Tree-Less Compostable Molded Fiber
molded fiber (tree-less) with unspecified water/grease barrier coating
Skip until Fabri-Kal discloses coating chemistry; molded fiber bowls often use PFAS-based greaseproofing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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SideKicks Microwaveable Side Dish Bowl / Container
Polypropylene with grease-resistant coating
Microwaveable PP container; grease-resistant coating raises PFAS concern, brand silent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Microwavable Deli Containers
Polypropylene (PP) with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition clearly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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