Dixie Review, Is Dixie Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 6 graded products, Dixie averages Poor (25/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Dixie
To Go Paper Cups & Lids
paperboard with grease-resistant/water-resistant coating (unspecified)
PFAS
Dixie does not disclose coating chemistry or PFAS status. Fluorinated compounds are…
Coating leaching from wear or degradation
Paperboard coatings can degrade with repeated handling, moisture exposure, or heat…
Medium-high risk. Skip unless Dixie confirms PFAS-free coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dixie
To Go 12 oz. Paper Cup with Leak-Resistant Lid
Paper cup with water/grease-resistant coating (unspecified chemistry)
PFAS
Coating chemistry undisclosed; industry default for leak-resistant paper cups is…
Thermal degradation of coating
Repeated hot-liquid contact or heating may compromise coating integrity, potentially…
Microplastic or coating fragments
Wear or damage to the interior coating can shed particles into beverages. More likely…
Medium-high risk. Skip if you want PFAS-free; assume fluorinated barrier.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dixie
Hot Paper Cups PerfecTouch
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
PFAS
Grease-resistant coatings in disposable hot cups almost universally contain PFAS. Hot…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Repeated handling, thermal stress, and acidic beverage exposure can crack or flake the…
Medium-high risk. Skip or contact Dixie; grease-resistant paper cups commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dixie
8.5" Paper Plates
paper with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorinated)
PFAS
Dixie plates almost certainly use PFAS-based fluorochemicals for grease resistance.…
Coating degradation and microparticles
Over time or with heat exposure, fluorinated coatings can break down and shed into food…
Thermal degradation under microwave use
Microwaving paper plates (including Dixie) can accelerate coating breakdown due to heat…
Risk unknown; uncoated or certified compostable plates are safer bets.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dixie
Disposable Paper Plates
Paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
PFAS
Dixie does not disclose coating composition. Fluorinated PFAS chemicals are the standard…
Coating migration into food (thermal/chemical contact)
Hot foods, fatty foods (oils, cheeses), and acidic foods (tomato sauce, lemon juice) can…
Microplastics
Synthetic polymer coatings can fragment over time, especially when wet or heated…
Ink or dyes if plates are printed
Dixie plates often feature printed designs and branding. Food-grade inks are required by…
Skip or call Dixie; the coating contents are undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dixie
Everyday Heavy Duty Disposable Plates
Paperboard with grease-resistant coating (composition undisclosed)
PFAS
Grease-resistant coatings on paperboard typically use PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, or newer…
PFAS
If Dixie has switched to PFAS alternatives (e.g., GenX, PFPrA), limited toxicity data…
Coating adhesion and particle shedding
Repeated handling, folding, or abrasion can cause coating delamination. Microparticles of…
Avoid or contact Dixie directly; grease-resistant coatings frequently use PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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