Domino's Review, Is Domino's Non-Toxic?
Across 2 graded products, Domino's 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.
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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Domino's
Dominos Chicken Burger Pizza Boxes
cardboard with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
PFAS
If coating contains alternative chemistry (e.g., silicone, wax blends), long-term…
Thermal breakdown of coating during reheating
If pizza is reheated inside the cardboard box (e.g., in oven), coating may degrade or…
Grease-resistant coating chemistry not disclosed, raising concern about PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Domino's
1/4 scale Domino's Pizza Box
Corrugated cardboard with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Corrugated pizza box coatings almost universally contain PFOA, PFOS, or other…
Bacterial or mold growth from moisture
Corrugated cardboard is hygroscopic and can harbor microorganisms if stored in damp…
Coating degradation under heat or prolonged contact with acidic food
Grease-resistant coatings can degrade when exposed to high temperatures or acidic pizza…
Skip if PFAS-concerned; mainstream pizza boxes commonly use fluorinated water-repellent coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Domino's and PFAS, common questions
- Does Domino's have PFAS?
- We graded 2 Domino's products, averaging Poor (25/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Domino's non-toxic?
- No Domino's product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Dominos Chicken Burger Pizza Boxes at 25/100.
- Which Domino's products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Domino's products we have scored are 1/4 scale Domino's Pizza Box, Dominos Chicken Burger Pizza Boxes. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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