Is Rubbermaid PFAS-free?
Across 17 graded products, Rubbermaid averages D (68/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 16 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Rubbermaid C or better, safest first
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Brilliance 20-Piece Food Storage Container Set
Plastic polymer (polypropylene/copolyester blend) with clear lids
Lower concern for PFAS, but Rubbermaid has not publicly committed to PFAS-free manufacturing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Brilliance 36-Pc. Food Storage Set
BPA-free plastic (polypropylene/copolyester blend)
Lower concern for food storage, rigid plastic containers unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS or coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Flex Seal 28-pc. Food Storage Set
Polypropylene (PP) plastic lids and containers
Lower PFAS concern; standard rigid food storage containers without intentional coatings or treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
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EasyStore Containers with Lids 30-Piece Set
polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids
Lower-concern choice; rigid food-storage plastics rarely contain intentional PFAS, but Rubbermaid should clarify.
⚠Risky category by default
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EasyStore Medium Rectangle Containers 18-Piece Set
polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids
Lower concern, basic plastic food storage with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Brilliance Leak Proof Food Storage Containers
Plastic (BPA-free copolyester) with silicone gasket seals
Lower concern, but transparency gap, plastic food containers often escape PFAS scrutiny.
⚠Risky category by default
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Food Storage Container
Polypropylene (PP) plastic container and lid
Lower concern, standard PP food containers carry minimal PFAS risk, though no brand transparency on processing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Container Set
Polypropylene (PP) plastic containers with polycarbonate (PC) lids
Lower-concern storage for dry foods; no PFAS-prone features typical of the product line.
⚠Risky category by default
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TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers 10 Piece Set
polypropylene plastic containers with lids
Lower concern; basic plastic food storage with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
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TakeAlongs Meal Prep Containers
polypropylene (PP) container, polyester gasket
Lower concern for PFAS. No Teflon-family coating coatings typical of this category.
⚠Risky category by default
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TakeAlongs 3.2-Cup Round Food Container 4-Pack
Polypropylene plastic container with snap-lock lid
Lower concern; basic plastic food storage without known PFAS coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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TakeAlongs 6.2 Cup Medium Bowls (6-Piece Set)
Polypropylene (PP) plastic bowls with snap lids
Lower concern. Plain PP food storage containers rarely contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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TakeAlongs Divided Food Storage Container
Polypropylene (PP) plastic container and lid
Lower concern. Standard PP food container, no PFAS indicators.
⚠Risky category by default
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TakeAlongs Special-Edition Americana Food Storage Container Set
Polypropylene (PP) plastic containers
Lower concern. Polypropylene food storage unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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TakeAlongs
Polypropylene plastic containers with snap lids
Lower concern. Standard plastic storage, no high-risk coatings identified.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pack + Go Sandwich & Salad Container
polypropylene plastic container
Lower PFAS concern, but Rubbermaid remains silent on PFAS practices.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Brilliance StainShield Plastic Food Storage Containers
Polypropylene (PP) plastic with stain-resistant treatment
Lower concern for rigid food-storage plastic, but stain-resistance treatment warrants caution without disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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