Is Lakeland PFAS-free?
Across 24 graded products, Lakeland averages F (26/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Lakeland C or better, safest first
Lakeland
2 Portion Mini Electric Rice Cooker
Stainless steel inner pot with electric heating element
Lower PFAS concern; standard rice cooker with no known nonstick coating, but brand silent on materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Lakeland
Sustainables 3 Compartment Hinged Lid To Go Food Container
Molded fiber/pulp (plant-based)
Lower concern. Molded fiber food containers unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Lakeland
Hefty Food Service Containers Rectangle 9 3/4" x 5" x 3 1/4" 125 ct
Polypropylene (disposable food containers)
Lower concern, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Lakeland
The Pioneer Woman Linen Speckle 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
Stainless steel body; ceramic-speckle exterior finish (nonstick interior unspecified in public materials)
Lower concern cookware; stainless base reduces PFAS risk, but interior nonstick coating unverified.
⚠Risky category by default
Lakeland
Sweet - 6QT Electric Pressure Cooker, 12-in-1 Stainless Steel Multi-Cooker with Digital Display, Silvery - Silver
Stainless steel inner pot, electric heating element
Lower PFAS concern; stainless steel construction poses minimal risk, but lack of transparency on any interior coatings limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Lakeland
Avant Grub 100% Recyclable 8oz Brown Chinese Take Out Boxes 50pk. Leakproof Greaseproof To
paperboard with grease-resistant coating, unspecified
Skip until coating composition disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
Stock Your Home Microwaveable Kraft Brown Take Out Food Containers
Kraft paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Lower concern; Kraft containers likely uncoated or use minimal treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
ProPlanet Microwaveable Hinged Containers
Polypropylene with grease-resistant coating
Skip until grease-resistant coating is fully disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
Paper Mart Econo-Pak Takeout Box
Paperboard with unspecified waterproof coating
Skip; standard takeout box coatings often contain PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
Stock Your Home 8-Inch Clamshell Takeout Containers
Polystyrene clamshell with greaseproof coating
Greaseproof takeout containers carry moderate PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
12 oz Rectangle Aluminum Take Out Container with Polka Dot Paper Lid
Aluminum container with paper polka-dot lid
Lower concern but unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
6-Cup Rice Cooker
Nonstick interior coating (unspecified polymer type)
Skip until Lakeland discloses coating chemistry; nonstick cookware warrants transparency on PFAS use.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
NutriChef 1.6L Portable Electric Rice Cooker NC12BGREEN
Non-stick inner bowl coating (unspecified type)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed; non-stick rice cooker bowls carry PFAS uncertainty without transparency.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Chefman 6-Cup Compact Rice Cooker
non-stick coated inner pot (unspecified polymer)
Skip until brand discloses non-stick coating composition; PFAS risk unclear.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Black & Decker RC516 16-Cup Rice Cooker
Inner cooking bowl with unspecified nonstick coating
Skip until Black & Decker discloses coating chemistry; Teflon-type coating/PFAS status unknown.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
8 Cup Nonstick Rice Cooker with Steamer
Nonstick coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Lakeland discloses nonstick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
NutriChef 1.6L Portable Electric Rice Cooker
Stainless steel bowl (inner); aluminum/stainless housing
Lower PFAS concern likely, but inner coating details unspecified by brand.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Large Capacity 16 Cup Nonstick Rice Cooker
Nonstick coating type unspecified; likely Teflon-family coating
Skip unless Lakeland confirms Teflon-type coating-free nonstick; unspecified coatings in rice cookers carry moderate PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Ninja HyperHeat 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
Stainless steel pot/lid with unspecified nonstick inner surface
Skip until Lakeland clarifies the pressure cooker's interior coating material.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Instant Pot RIO 6 Qt. Multi-Cooker
Stainless steel pot with unspecified nonstick inner coating
Insufficient disclosure on coating material; avoid unless brand clarifies nonstick composition.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Multi-functional, large-capacity non-stick pressure cooker, 8-quart low-pressure cooker, with transparent glass lid and anti-scald handle, suitable
non-stick coating (type unspecified); glass lid; stainless steel or aluminium body
Skip until Lakeland discloses the non-stick coating chemistry.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Korkmaz Bella Pressure Cooker 7.0 l
Stainless steel body; inner cooking surface coating unspecified
Skip until coating details are disclosed; pressure cooker's inner surface coating is unexplained PFAS risk.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
8 Quart Non-Stick Pressure Cooker Pot for Induction Stove, Large Capacity Multi-Purpose Soup Steamer with Locking Lid in White, Size: 11.02 x 11.02 x
Non-stick coating (unspecified type); stainless steel pot base
Skip until coating source is disclosed, non-stick type unknown, PFAS risk unquantifiable.
⚠Nonstick, coating undisclosed
Lakeland
Teflon Pressure Cooker, 22 cm - Yellow Black
Teflon-type coating (Teflon) nonstick coating on steel base
Skip, Teflon cookware poses known PFAS exposure risk; safer nonstick alternatives exist.
⚠Teflon (PTFE) coating
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