Disposable Food Service Containers, ranked by PFAS safety
46 products graded A to F, safest first. 22 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
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The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Durable Packaging
EcoQuality Hinged Clamshell Takeout Containers
Grease-resistant food packaging; coating source unclear, higher PFAS risk.
Springpack
Restaurantware Clear Plastic Takeout Container
Lower concern for typical clear rigid plastic takeout containers.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Compostables
Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food
Compostable resin (PLA/PBAT blend, plant-based)
Lower concern. Compostable clamshell with PFAS-free claim and certifications.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Hefty
Food Storage Containers with Lids
Polypropylene (PP) plastic container with lids
Lower concern. Polypropylene containers unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Hefty
Clear Plastic Hinged Take-Out Containers
polypropylene (PP) plastic
Lower concern; no known PFAS risk from PP hinged containers.
⚠Risky category by default
Fabri-Kal
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
Fabri-Kal
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
Fabri-Kal
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
Fabri-Kal
Polypropylene Clear Deli Containers - 8 oz.
Polypropylene (PP), uncoated
Lower concern. Polypropylene inherently PFAS-free, no grease-resistant coating.
⚠Risky category by default
Fabri-Kal
Portion Cups
polypropylene (PP) and polystyrene (PS) rigid plastics
Lower concern; standard food-contact plastics without known PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Fabri-Kal
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
Springpack
Avant Grub Biodegradable 6x6 Take Out Food Containers with Clamshell Hinged Lid Mi
Bagasse/plant fiber pulp clamshell
Lower concern. Plant-based packaging rarely PFAS-treated, but no verification.
⚠Risky category by default
Springpack
Sugarcane Clamshell Takeout Container
Sugarcane pulp fiber (bagasse), molded, no coating specified
Lower concern. Uncoated sugarcane pulp is PFAS-risk-free material.
⚠Risky category by default
Springpack
Restaurantware Clear Plastic Takeout Container
Clear polystyrene or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic
Lower concern for typical clear rigid plastic takeout containers.
⚠Risky category by default
Springpack
160pcs Clear Plastic Takeout Containers
polypropylene (PP) plastic
Lower concern. Standard PP food containers rarely contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Springpack
Inline Plastics Value Pack Sandwich Clamshell Plastic Container VPP756
Polypropylene (PP) clamshell, uncoated
Lower concern. Bare PP clamshell unlikely to contain intentional PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Springpack
Clear RPET Hinged Lid Deli Container
rPET plastic (recycled polyethylene terephthalate)
Lower concern. rPET deli containers typically lack PFAS treatments.
⚠Risky category by default
Compostables
50 Pack Compostable Clamshell To Go Food Containers with lids, 10 inchx10 inchx3 inch Disposable Take Out Food Container
plant-based fiber/pulp clamshell
Lower PFAS risk for plant-fiber food container.
⚠Risky category by default
Compostables
Tellus Compostable Clamshell Container Pack of 100
compostable biopolymer, likely PLA or similar
Lower concern. Compostable materials typically avoid PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Compostables
Eco-Products Renewable Compostable Clear Clamshells 6 x 6 x 3
Polylactic acid (PLA) from renewable resources
Lower concern; compostable PLA clamshells unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Compostables
Avant Grub Biodegradable 6x6 Take Out Food Containers with Clamshell Hinged Lid Mi
Molded plant-based fiber or bagasse, clamshell hinged container
Lower concern, but brand transparency on PFAS absence would help.
⚠Risky category by default
Compostables
Freshware Compostable Clamshell Food Containers
Compostable plant-based fiber/starch blend
Lower concern; inherently PFAS-resistant material, no known risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Compostables
ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes
Sugarcane bagasse (compostable fiber)
Lower concern. Compostable sugarcane packaging rarely uses PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Durable Packaging
Eco Friendly Clamshell Take Out Food Container Mineral Clamshell 9x9x3 / 100
Mineral-based clamshell, uncoated
Lower concern. Mineral clamshell unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Compostables
Compostable Clamshell Take Out Food Containers with Lids
Plant-based fiber or PLA clamshell with unspecified water/grease barrier coating
Skip until coating ingredients disclosed; compostable claim unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hefty
Supreme Foam Hinged Lid Container
Polystyrene foam with unspecified surface coating
Skip; foam food packaging often uses fluorinated coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hefty
Stock Your Home 6-inch Clamshell Take Out Food Containers
Polypropylene (PP) clamshell with grease-resistant coating
Likely lower PFAS concern, but grease-resistant coating unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hefty
Supreme Large Sandwich Foam Hinged Lid Containers
Expanded polystyrene foam with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip; foam food packaging often contains PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hefty
Hoagie Hinged Lid Containers
Polypropylene (PP) with grease-resistant coating
Food containers likely use grease-resistant treatment; unclear if PFAS-based.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hefty
Clear Hinged Tray 8" x 8" 125 ct.
polystyrene (PS) with unclear grease-resistant coating
Grease-resistant food trays often use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hefty
Supreme Foam Hinged Lid 3-Compartment Containers
Expanded polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating
Skip. Foam food containers likely contain fluorinated grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Fabri-Kal
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
Fabri-Kal
Microwavable Deli Containers
Polypropylene (PP) with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition clearly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Springpack
Stock Your Home 8-Inch Clamshell Takeout Containers
Polystyrene or expanded polystyrene (foam) clamshell with unknown water/grease resistant coating
Skip. Foam takeout containers often treated with PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Springpack
Stock Your Home 6-inch Clamshell Take Out Food Containers
molded fiber or plastic clamshell, likely grease-resistant coated
Skip; food-contact packaging coatings often contain PFAS, unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Durable Packaging
Stock Your Home 8-Inch Clamshell Takeout Containers
Polystyrene clamshell with grease-resistant coating
Food contact coating history suggests PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Durable Packaging
Stock Your Home 6-inch Clamshell Take Out Food Containers
polystyrene clamshell, likely grease-resistant coated
Skip. Disposable food containers often use PFAS coatings; no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Durable Packaging
EcoQuality Clamshell Take Out Boxes
Molded fiber/pulp with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until coating ingredients are disclosed by manufacturer
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv 1 Pint Clear Vented Clamshell Food Container
clear plastic clamshell, likely polystyrene or PET with grease-resistant coating
Likely lower concern, but grease-resistant coating not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv D186CLMW R3J Pizza Slice Clamshell Triangular Shape Paperboard
Paperboard with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Pizza clamshell coating unknown; grease-resistant coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Green/Red Paper Pizza Clamshell
Paperboard with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Grease-resistant food packaging, coating composition undisclosed, higher PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv OPS Sens Hinged Lid Clear Sandwich Container
Clear polystyrene (PS) plastic with proprietary coating
Polystyrene base is lower concern, but hinged grease-resistant seal may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv Foam Hinged Lid Containers
Expanded polystyrene foam with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip. Foam food containers often treated with PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Conventional Foam Hinged Lid Container
Expanded polystyrene foam with unspecified surface coating
Skip; foam packaging often treated with PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Durable Packaging
Clear Hinged Containers 8 x 8 50 oz Clear 250/Carton
Clear polypropylene hinged clamshell container, likely with grease-resistant coating
Skip; grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Durable Packaging
Restaurantware Plastic Clamshell Containers
Polypropylene (PP) with undisclosed grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Durable Packaging
Stock Your Home Plastic 5 x 5 Inch Clamshell Takeout
Polystyrene clamshell, likely grease-resistant coating
Skip. PFAS risk likely due to grease-resistant coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Durable Packaging
EcoQuality Hinged Clamshell Takeout Containers
Pulp-based clamshell with grease-resistant coating, unspecified
Grease-resistant food packaging; coating source unclear, higher PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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