Anchor Hocking · Food Storage Containers
Anchor Hocking 24pc Food Storage Set
Lower-concern choice; glass containers avoid PFAS risk, but plastic lids warrant caution with fatty foods.
Anchor Hocking's 24-piece set consists primarily of glass food storage containers, which are inherently PFAS-free. However, the plastic lids (typically polypropylene or polycarbonate) may contain PFAS in sealant coatings or processing aids. Anchor Hocking makes no public PFAS disclosure.
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Glass food storage containers with plastic lids
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Uncoated safe material
Bare, uncoated material (cast iron, stainless, carbon steel, or glass) with no surface treatment to contain PFAS.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This set consists of borosilicate glass food storage containers paired with plastic lids (material composition of lids not publicly specified by Anchor Hocking, though commonly polypropylene or polyethylene in this category). Glass is chemically inert and does not leach into food regardless of temperature, pH, or storage duration, making it the safest food-contact substrate available. The plastic lids are the only potential exposure point; their composition determines whether BPA, phthalates, or other plasticizers migrate into stored food, especially fatty or acidic items.
The brand's record and disclosure
Anchor Hocking has not published detailed material safety data sheets or certifications (BPA-free claims, phthalate testing) for this specific product line based on publicly available information. The company does not appear to have faced major recalls or legal action related to food storage containers in recent years. No third-party certifications (NSF, FDA pre-market approval statements) are marketed for this set, which is typical for glass-and-plastic food storage but limits transparency on lid composition.
How it compares in its category
Glass food storage containers are among the safest options in the category, avoiding BPA and phthalate exposure entirely when lids are used only for storage, not heating. Silicone or glass lids would be superior to plastic, but they are less common in budget-friendly multi-piece sets. Anchor Hocking's borosilicate glass is durable and thermally stable; competitors like Pyrex, OXO, and Rubbermaid offer similar glass bases with varying lid material transparency.
If you buy it
Store cold or room-temperature foods preferentially; do not heat containers in the microwave with plastic lids in place, as heat accelerates potential plasticizer migration. Replace plastic lids if they become cloudy, cracked, or discolored, as these are signs of degradation. Hand-wash lids rather than exposing them to high dishwasher heat. Keep containers out of direct sunlight during storage, as UV can accelerate plastic aging. Glass containers themselves are safe indefinitely if not thermal-shocked (sudden temperature changes can cause breakage).
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
BPA/phthalates in plastic lids
Plastic lid material composition is not disclosed by Anchor Hocking for this product. If lids are polypropylene without phthalate esters, risk is minimal; if older polycarbonate or PVC formulations are used, leaching into fatty or acidic foods is possible. No recalls or test failures are on record for this set.
Plastic lid degradation over time
Plastic lids can become brittle, stained, or warped with repeated dishwasher use or sun exposure, potentially shedding microplastics or failing to seal properly. Anchor Hocking provides no stated lid lifespan or replacement guidance.
Glass thermal shock and breakage
Borosilicate glass is more thermally resistant than soda-lime glass, but rapid temperature changes (hot food to freezer, cold container to hot stove) can still cause cracking or shattering. This is a mechanical hazard, not chemical, but affects product safety in use.
Migration from unknown lid plasticizer
Without material certification or test data, the specific plasticizer package in Anchor Hocking lids cannot be verified. Risk is elevated if containers are used for fatty foods (oils, butter, cheese) or heated despite lid presence, as both conditions accelerate leaching.
No established heavy metal or antimony content hazard
Glass food storage does not typically contain antimony, lead, or cadmium additives. Anchor Hocking is not known to have contamination issues in this product category, and no recalls cite heavy metals.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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