Rubbermaid Reveal · Food Storage Containers
Rubbermaid Serving Bowl 2 Pack
Lower-concern choice; basic plastic bowl with no reported coating or surface treatment.
Rubbermaid Reveal serving bowls are simple polypropylene plastics without nonstick or water-resistant coatings, the typical source of PFAS in food containers. The brand makes no PFAS claims, and no public lab testing has flagged this product. As uncoated food-contact plastic, it presents lower PFAS risk than treated alternatives.
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Plastic (polypropylene or similar), non-coated
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
Rubbermaid Reveal bowls are typically injection-molded polypropylene (PP, resin code 5), a rigid thermoplastic chosen for its durability, temperature resistance to ~100-120°C, and inertness with most foods. PP does not contain BPA or phthalates by design and is FDA-cleared for food contact. The 'non-coated' status means no additional enamel, ceramic, or polymer surface layer that could degrade or leach; the bowl is the material itself.
The brand's record and disclosure
Rubbermaid (Newell Brands subsidiary) does not publish detailed PFAS or chemical composition statements for consumer food containers. The company has faced no major recalls or documented contamination incidents for this product line. Rubbermaid containers meet FDA and standard food-contact regulations but offer limited transparency beyond 'BPA-free' marketing claims.
How it compares in its category
Polypropylene food bowls occupy the middle ground: safer than older melamine or polycarbonate (BPA risk), comparable to glass in chemical inertness, and more durable than rigid PET. Rubbermaid's mass-market positioning and 2-pack format reflect commodity-grade plastic storage; premium alternatives (borosilicate glass, stainless steel) avoid plastic leaching entirely but sacrifice breakage risk and cost.
If you buy it
Use these bowls for cold or warm (not hot) food storage; avoid microwave and dishwasher heat cycles that can stress the plastic and increase leaching risk over years. Inspect regularly for cracks, cloudiness, or odor, which signal degradation; replace after 3-5 years of regular use or if visible wear appears. Store away from direct sunlight and strong-smelling foods to prevent odor absorption.
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/BPS leaching
Polypropylene formulation does not contain BPA or BPS by standard manufacturing. Rubbermaid does not use these compounds in this product line as of available documentation.
Phthalate plasticizers
PP is inherently rigid and does not require phthalate plasticizers for flexibility. No known phthalate content in Rubbermaid Reveal bowls.
Microplastic shedding
Repeated heating, freezing, or mechanical wear (scratches, dishwasher abrasion) can degrade polypropylene surfaces and release small plastic particles, particularly if bowl is used in microwave over long periods. Risk increases with age and thermal cycling.
Monomer or oligomer leaching
PP can release oligomers (short polymer chains) and residual monomers at elevated temperatures or prolonged contact with fatty or acidic foods, though risk is lower than with other plastics. Heating in microwave accelerates this process.
Coating degradation
As a non-coated bowl, there is no enamel, lacquer, or secondary surface layer to degrade or leach. This is a material advantage for this product.
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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