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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

Rubbermaid Brilliance 20-Piece Food Storage Container Set

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Brilliance 20-Piece Food Storage Container Set

Plastic polymer (polypropylene/copolyester blend) with clear lids

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but Rubbermaid has not publicly committed to PFAS-free manufacturing.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Brilliance 36-Pc. Food Storage Set

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Brilliance 36-Pc. Food Storage Set

BPA-free plastic (polypropylene/copolyester blend)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for food storage, rigid plastic containers unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand discloses nothing about PFAS or coatings.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Flex Seal 28-pc. Food Storage Set

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Flex Seal 28-pc. Food Storage Set

Polypropylene (PP) plastic lids and containers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard rigid food storage containers without intentional coatings or treatments.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid EasyStore Containers with Lids 30-Piece Set

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EasyStore Containers with Lids 30-Piece Set

polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; rigid food-storage plastics rarely contain intentional PFAS, but Rubbermaid should clarify.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid EasyStore Medium Rectangle Containers 18-Piece Set

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EasyStore Medium Rectangle Containers 18-Piece Set

polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, basic plastic food storage with no known PFAS triggers, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Brilliance Leak Proof Food Storage Containers

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Brilliance Leak Proof Food Storage Containers

Plastic (BPA-free copolyester) with silicone gasket seals

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, but transparency gap, plastic food containers often escape PFAS scrutiny.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Food Storage Container

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Food Storage Container

Polypropylene (PP) plastic container and lid

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, standard PP food containers carry minimal PFAS risk, though no brand transparency on processing.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Container Set

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Brilliance Pantry Food Storage Container Set

Polypropylene (PP) plastic containers with polycarbonate (PC) lids

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern storage for dry foods; no PFAS-prone features typical of the product line.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers 10 Piece Set

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TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers 10 Piece Set

polypropylene plastic containers with lids

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; basic plastic food storage with no known PFAS triggers.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Meal Prep Containers

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TakeAlongs Meal Prep Containers

polypropylene (PP) container, polyester gasket

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS. No Teflon-family coating coatings typical of this category.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs 3.2-Cup Round Food Container 4-Pack

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TakeAlongs 3.2-Cup Round Food Container 4-Pack

Polypropylene plastic container with snap-lock lid

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; basic plastic food storage without known PFAS coatings.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs 6.2 Cup Medium Bowls (6-Piece Set)

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TakeAlongs 6.2 Cup Medium Bowls (6-Piece Set)

Polypropylene (PP) plastic bowls with snap lids

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Plain PP food storage containers rarely contain intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Divided Food Storage Container

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TakeAlongs Divided Food Storage Container

Polypropylene (PP) plastic container and lid

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Standard PP food container, no PFAS indicators.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Special-Edition Americana Food Storage Container Set

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TakeAlongs Special-Edition Americana Food Storage Container Set

Polypropylene (PP) plastic containers

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern. Polypropylene food storage unlikely to contain PFAS.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs

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TakeAlongs

Polypropylene plastic containers with snap lids

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern. Standard plastic storage, no high-risk coatings identified.

Risky category by default

Rubbermaid Pack + Go Sandwich & Salad Container

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Pack + Go Sandwich & Salad Container

polypropylene plastic container

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, but Rubbermaid remains silent on PFAS practices.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Rubbermaid Brilliance StainShield Plastic Food Storage Containers

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Brilliance StainShield Plastic Food Storage Containers

Polypropylene (PP) plastic with stain-resistant treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern for rigid food-storage plastic, but stain-resistance treatment warrants caution without disclosure.

Risky category by default

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