Ello Review, Is Ello Non-Toxic?
Ello averages 73 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Ello products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark.
Ello grades Good on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Ello have PFAS, by category
Which Ello products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- Stainless steel, bare uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel and glass, vacuum insulated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in lid gaskets and seals. Silicone or rubber gaskets in the lid can harbor mold and…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- BPA-free plastic food container with charms
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols, BPA-free does not mean bisphenol-free; replacement bisphenols (BPS, BPF) are chemically…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- BPA-free plastic (polypropylene/silicone), ice pack gel
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Leaching from ice pack gel. Ice pack contents (typically sodium polyacrylate or propylene glycol) are…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- BPA-free plastic, stainless steel lid
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols, BPA-free plastics sometimes use alternative plasticizers (e.g., BPS, adipates) to maintain…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Tritan copolyester plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding from wear. Repeated washing, scratching, and UV exposure can generate microscopic…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Stainless steel tumbler with plastic/elastomer lid and carry loop
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plastic/elastomer lid and gasket composition. Ello does not publicly disclose whether the lid elastomer or…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- BPA-free plastic (Eastman Tritan copolyester)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding from degradation. All rigid plastics can gradually shed microparticles if scratched…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Double-wall plastic tumbler with leakproof seal
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalates. Leakproof seals commonly use rubber or silicone; if silicone, risk is minimal. If…
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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- Stainless steel bottle, plastic cap and silicone gasket
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Ello and PFAS, common questions
- Does Ello have PFAS?
- Ello averages 73 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 10 Ello products graded as of October 2026, and all 10 reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Ello non-toxic?
- Cello Stainless Steel Lunch is the highest-graded Ello product we have scored, at 80/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Ello products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Ello products we have scored are Cello Stainless Steel Lunch, Ello 30oz Stainless Steel Handled Tumbler 2pk Lemon/Blue Stripe, Ello Beacon Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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