Our Place · Food Storage Containers
Our Place Kitchen | Set Of 2 Our Place Glass Food Storage Containers With Lids In Sunset/Amber | Color: Brown/Orange | Size: Os | Leomarlowe's Closet
Lower concern; glass is inherently PFAS-free, but lid material remains unclear.
Our Place glass food storage containers present lower PFAS risk due to the glass component. However, the brand does not disclose the lid material or any PFAS testing. Lids on food containers can sometimes contain Teflon-family coating or water-resistant treatments; contact the brand directly if lid composition matters to you.
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glass containers with unspecified 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.
Uncoated safe material
Bare, uncoated material (cast iron, stainless, carbon steel, or glass) with no surface treatment to contain PFAS.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Our Place glass food storage containers are constructed from borosilicate or soda-lime glass, both chemically stable and non-leaching under normal storage conditions. The lids are not explicitly specified in available product information, but Our Place typically uses silicone or polypropylene (PP) for closures on glass containers. Glass itself does not leach harmful substances into food regardless of storage duration or temperature, making it one of the safest food contact materials available.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place maintains minimal public disclosure about material sourcing and chemical safety testing for this specific product line. The brand has not published independent third-party certifications (e.g., NSF, FDA compliance statements, or material safety data sheets) for these containers. No recalls or safety incidents involving this product have been reported to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The brand's silence on PFAS content in lids reflects industry-wide opacity rather than confirmed use.
How it compares in its category
Glass food storage containers occupy the safest tier of the category, ahead of polycarbonate (BPA risk) and some silicone products with unverified composition. Our Place's offering is comparable to similarly priced competitors like Pyrex and Rubbermaid Brilliance, all relying on inert glass bases. The main differentiator is lid material and seal integrity; Our Place does not publicly specify whether lids are food-grade silicone or recycled/virgin plastic, which leaves a small uncertainty gap versus brands with explicit material transparency.
If you buy it
Hand wash or place on the top rack of a dishwasher to extend lid life, as high-heat cycles can degrade seals over years of use. Do not use in a microwave if the lid is polycarbonate or contains unknown plastics; transfer food to a glass bowl or ceramic dish first. Replace lids every 2-3 years if they lose elasticity or no longer seal properly, as degraded closures invite bacterial growth and mold. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to minimize any microscopic plastic breakdown from the lid material.
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.”
Lid material composition uncertainty
Our Place does not publicly disclose whether lids are food-grade silicone, polypropylene, or recycled plastic. If lids contain recycled plastic or unspecified polymers, minor leaching of residual contaminants is theoretically possible under high heat, though risk is low under normal cold-storage use.
BPA/BPS in plastic lids
No evidence suggests Our Place uses polycarbonate or BPA-containing materials in these lids. However, without explicit material certification, the possibility cannot be entirely ruled out. Food-grade silicone and virgin polypropylene lids are more likely and carry negligible leaching risk.
Microplastics from lid degradation
Repeated dishwasher cycles and prolonged storage may cause microscopic flaking of lower-quality plastic or silicone lids over many years. Risk is minimized by hand washing and replacing worn lids proactively.
Bacterial growth if seals fail
Deteriorating or improperly seated lids reduce airtight integrity, allowing moisture ingress and microbial colonization. This is a storage-hygiene issue rather than a chemical hazard, but warrants regular lid inspection and replacement.
Fragmentation risk from thermal shock
Glass containers are generally resistant to thermal shock if made from borosilicate, but rapid temperature swings (e.g., frozen container to direct heat) can cause cracking. Our Place does not specify borosilicate vs. soda-lime, so durability under extreme thermal stress is unconfirmed.
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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