The Best Non-Toxic Food Storage Containers of 2026
14 of the 15 food storage containers PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 93.3% of the category, as of October 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set at 80 out of 100.
Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.
Are food storage containers non-toxic?
14 of the 15 food storage containers we graded clear our screen and 1 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on food storage containers in this category are microplastics, BPA and bisphenols, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set at 80 out of 100.
Quick picks
A second brand to consider
Rubbermaid EasyStore Containers with Lids 30-Piece SetThe best grade here from a brand other than the winner
70 Good
Why Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set wins, and what it beats
Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 2 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 40 points between the top and the bottom of this food storage containers ranking come from.
The winner
Made of borosilicate glass with metal lids (likely stainless steel or aluminum).
- +25Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
- +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
- -20Bare uncoated material. Recorded as a bare, uncoated material with no surface coating or treatment.
20risk points in total, which is a grade of 80
What the grade does not fix. It still carries one risk factor, No PFAS disclosure, and our graders recorded 3 other hazards on it. See the full breakdown.
What it beats, and why
What puts it behind. The winner earns -20 points for Bare uncoated material. We found nothing comparable published for this product.
Made of polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids.
- +25Category baseline
- +15No PFAS disclosure
- -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
30risk points, a grade of 70
What puts it behind. Stain-resistant finish, +20 points. Stain-resistant finishes are a common PFAS use. The winner carries no such factor.
Made of Polypropylene (PP) plastic with stain-resistant treatment.
- +25Category baseline
- +20Stain-resistant finish
- +15No PFAS disclosure
60risk points, a grade of 40
No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.
What to watch for in food storage containers
Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 15 food storage containers in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.
- Microplastics
Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 13 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA
- BPA and bisphenols
Chemicals that harden plastic and line metal cans, and the replacements sold as BPA-free.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. NIEHS
- Undisclosed ingredients
Not a chemical. The absence of one, where we found no statement from the brand about what it uses.
Plausible but unconfirmed on 1 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FTC
The safest food storage containers we graded, lowest PFAS risk first
- 1
Highest grade here
- borosilicate glass with metal lids (likely stainless steel or aluminum)
- Metal lid corrosion and leaching
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 2
- borosilicate glass with plastic lids
- PFAS
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 3
- Borosilicate glass containers with plastic lids (PP/TPE closure material unspecified)
- Microplastics
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 4
- borosilicate glass containers with plastic lids
- BPA & bisphenols
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 5
- borosilicate glass container, plastic lids (likely polypropylene or polyethylene)
- Plastic lid degradation and microplastic release
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 6
- borosilicate glass with plastic lids
- Plastic lid degradation and replacement necessity
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 7
- polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- 8
- polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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All the food storage containers that pass, side by side
Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.
| # | Food Storage Containers | Score | Rating | Made of | Key concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set | 80 | Excellent | borosilicate glass with metal lids (likely stainless steel or aluminum) | Metal lid corrosion and leaching |
| 2 | PYREX 18-Piece Clear Glass Food Storage Container Set | 80 | Excellent | borosilicate glass with plastic lids | PFAS |
| 3 | Pyrex Freshlock 10-Piece Glass Storage Set | 80 | Excellent | Borosilicate glass containers with plastic lids (PP/TPE closure material unspecified) | Microplastics |
| 4 | Pyrex Simply Store 10-Piece Glass Storage Container Set | 80 | Excellent | borosilicate glass containers with plastic lids | BPA & bisphenols |
| 5 | Pyrex Simply Store 6-Piece 2-Cup Glass Storage Container Set with Lids | 80 | Excellent | borosilicate glass container, plastic lids (likely polypropylene or polyethylene) | Plastic lid degradation and microplastic release |
| 6 | Pyrex 6-Piece Food Storage Container Set | 80 | Excellent | borosilicate glass with plastic lids | Plastic lid degradation and replacement necessity |
| 7 | Rubbermaid EasyStore Containers with Lids 30-Piece Set | 70 | Good | polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids | Microplastics |
| 8 | Rubbermaid EasyStore Medium Rectangle Containers 18-Piece Set | 70 | Good | polypropylene (PP) plastic containers and lids | Microplastics |
The verdict on food storage containers
Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set grades 80 out of 100, the highest here. It is borosilicate glass with metal lids (likely stainless steel or aluminum).
Choose PYREX 18-Piece Clear Glass Food Storage Container Set instead if you want a second option at 80 out of 100, borosilicate glass with plastic lids.
We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.
The food storage containers we would skip
Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.
- 40Poor
- 70Good
- 70Good
What we check on food storage containers
- BPA & bisphenols. Plastic-hardening chemicals linked to hormone disruption. FDA
- Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR
- Microplastics. Tiny plastic particles that shed from products into food and water. EPA
Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.
Common questions about PFAS in food storage containers
Are food storage containers PFAS free?
14 of the 15 food storage containers PFAS Authority has graded reach its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 93.3% of the category, as of October 2026, and 1 scores below it. The highest graded is Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set at 80 out of 100. The lowest graded is Rubbermaid Brilliance StainShield Plastic Food Storage Containers at 40 out of 100.
Are food storage containers non-toxic?
14 of the 15 food storage containers we graded clear our screen and 1 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on food storage containers in this category are microplastics, BPA and bisphenols, undisclosed ingredients. The highest graded here is Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set at 80 out of 100.
Which are the safest food storage containers to buy?
On our grades, Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set at 80 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then PYREX 18-Piece Clear Glass Food Storage Container Set at 80. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.
Which food storage containers grade best for PFAS?
Pyrex Glass Meal Prep Set, at 80 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is borosilicate glass with metal lids (likely stainless steel or aluminum). The runner up is PYREX 18-Piece Clear Glass Food Storage Container Set at 80.
Which food storage containers should I avoid?
The three lowest scoring we hold are Rubbermaid Brilliance StainShield Plastic Food Storage Containers at 40, Rubbermaid EasyStore Containers with Lids 30-Piece Set at 70, Rubbermaid EasyStore Medium Rectangle Containers 18-Piece Set at 70. The problem with the first is that lower concern for rigid food-storage plastic, but stain-resistance treatment warrants caution without disclosure.
How can you tell if food storage containers contain PFAS?
In this category we check for BPA & bisphenols, phthalates, microplastics. Plastic-hardening chemicals linked to hormone disruption. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.
Do you lab test food storage containers?
No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.
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