Aardvark Review, Is Aardvark Non-Toxic?
Across 3 graded products, Aardvark averages Good (70/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Worth buying from Aardvark Good or better, best-graded first
Aardvark
Paper Straws
paper (uncoated or standard coating)
Mold or microbial growth from moisture
Paper straws absorb moisture and can harbor mold if stored in humid conditions or left…
Paper fragmentation ingestion
Softening and separation of paper fibers is normal and not inherently toxic, but…
Lower-concern choice; standard paper straws typically avoid PFAS, but Aardvark makes no explicit claim.
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Aardvark
hoffmaster Jumbo Aardvark Paper Straws
paper (untreated or minimal processing)
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Paper straws may contain trace formaldehyde from melamine or urea-formaldehyde sizing…
Microbial contamination (mold, bacteria)
Paper is hygroscopic and can harbor mold or bacterial growth if stored in high humidity…
Lower-concern choice; paper straws avoid typical PFAS coatings but verify batch if concerned.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Aardvark
Paper Drinking Straws 600 Pieces In Box
Paper (unbleached or chlorine-free certified)
Bleaching residues (chlorine-based)
Standard paper straw production may use chlorine dioxide bleaching, which can leave trace…
Water-resistance coating composition
Paper straws require a coating (wax, starch-based, or synthetic) to prevent rapid…
Microbial contamination during storage
Paper is hygroscopic and can support mold or bacterial growth in humid storage…
Lower concern; plain paper straws are not a typical PFAS vector, but verify if any water-resistance coating is applied.
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Aardvark and PFAS, common questions
- Does Aardvark have PFAS?
- We graded 3 Aardvark products, averaging Good (70/100). 3 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Aardvark non-toxic?
- Aardvark Paper Straws is the highest-graded Aardvark product we have scored, at 70/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Aardvark products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Aardvark products we have scored are Aardvark Paper Straws, hoffmaster Jumbo Aardvark Paper Straws, Aardvark Paper Drinking Straws 600 Pieces In Box. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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