Glad · Food Storage Containers
Glad Deep Dish Food Storage Containers
Lower-concern food storage; polypropylene containers are not designed with PFAS coatings, but no brand disclosure adds minor opacity.
Glad Deep Dish containers are made from polypropylene (PP), a plastic not typically treated with PFAS. However, Glad has not made a public commitment to PFAS-free manufacturing, and no independent lab data is publicly available for this specific product line.
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Polypropylene (PP) plastic container and lids
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Glad Deep Dish containers are polypropylene (PP, #5 plastic), a thermoplastic polymer chosen for food storage because it has a higher melting point than many other food-contact plastics and does not rely on problematic plasticizers like BPA or phthalates in its base formulation. Polypropylene is inherently rigid and does not typically leach additives into food at normal storage temperatures. The lids are also polypropylene or a polypropylene-based blend, which is standard for this product category.
The brand's record and disclosure
Glad (owned by Clorox) does not publish detailed material safety data sheets or certifications specific to these containers, and the brand has maintained a largely silent stance on PFAS and other food-contact chemical choices. No significant recalls or contamination incidents have been publicly documented for Glad food storage containers. The lack of transparency is typical for mainstream consumer brands in this category and does not indicate a known safety problem, but it leaves users without independent verification of additive choices.
How it compares in its category
Polypropylene food storage containers are among the safest options available and are widely recommended by food safety authorities because they avoid BPA, phthalates, and other known endocrine disruptors. Glad's pricing and availability make it competitive with other mainstream brands like Rubbermaid and Ziploc, which use similar materials. Some premium or eco-focused brands publish more detailed chemical disclosures, but polypropylene containers from any reputable manufacturer carry comparable low baseline risk.
If you buy it
Store cold and room-temperature foods without concern; avoid prolonged direct contact with hot foods above 140°F (60°C) to prevent possible degradation of any minor additives, though polypropylene itself remains stable at normal dishwasher temperatures. Replace containers if lids crack, hinge fails, or seals degrade, as degraded plastic can shed particles. Hand washing is gentler than repeated dishwasher cycles if longevity is a priority. Do not microwave with food inside, even though polypropylene is microwave-rated, because migration of any trace additives increases slightly with heat.
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 and bisphenol analogs
Polypropylene does not require BPA or BPS in its formulation and Glad containers are not marketed with these chemicals. No evidence of BPA leaching from PP food storage containers in published literature.
Phthalate plasticizers
Polypropylene is inherently rigid and does not require phthalates for flexibility. Food-contact polypropylene is not formulated with these compounds.
Microplastics shedding on heating or mechanical stress
Repeated thermal cycling (dishwasher) and mechanical stress (lid cracking, hinge fatigue) can degrade polypropylene containers over time and potentially shed fine particles. Risk is minimized by hand washing and replacing worn containers, not unique to Glad.
Additive leaching from colorants or UV stabilizers
Food-grade polypropylene colorants and additives must meet FDA indirect food-contact standards, but Glad does not publicly disclose specific additive choices. No documented leaching incidents are on record for this brand.
Coating or surface degradation
Polypropylene containers have no applied coatings and do not degrade in standard food storage use. Scratching from abrasive utensils or dishwasher wear is cosmetic and does not create a food safety hazard.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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