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Glad Review, Is Glad Non-Toxic?
Glad averages 28 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 17 Glad products graded as of October 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Glad grades Poor 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.
Does Glad have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Glad Good or better, best-graded first
Glad
Food Storage Containers
70GoodPFAS grade
- plastic (polypropylene or polyethylene)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding when heated or aged, Repeated heating, freezing cycles, or long-term storage in…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Food Storage Containers, Lunch Variety Pack
70GoodPFAS grade
- polypropylene plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Monomer or oligomer leaching from polypropylene, Under normal cold or room-temperature storage, polypropylene…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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GladWare To Go Lunch Food Storage Containers
70GoodPFAS grade
- polypropylene (PP) plastic
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics, PP degrades when exposed to heat, UV, or repeated mechanical stress. Scratches, dishwasher…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Glad
Parchment Paper Baking Sheet
25PoorPFAS grade
- Silicone-coated parchment paper
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating degradation and microparticle shedding, Repeated creasing, tearing, or high-temperature exposure may…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Brand Buzz Glad Parchment Paper - Single Pack
25PoorPFAS grade
- cellulose paper with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating degradation and migration, The undisclosed grease-resistant coating may break down or migrate into…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Round Disposable Paper Plates
25PoorPFAS grade
- paper with moisture/grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, The grease-resistant coating chemistry is proprietary and undisclosed. If silicone-based, migration…
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Brand Buzz Glad Parchment Paper Pack of 4
25PoorPFAS grade
- silicone-coated paper or heat-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating degradation and particle shedding, Repeated heating or use above recommended temperatures can cause…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Parchment Paper Baking Sheet
25PoorPFAS grade
- bleached paper with silicone and grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Fluorinated compounds are standard in commercial parchment coatings for water/grease resistance. Glad…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Limited Edition Crayola Retired Colors Glad Take-aways Orange Red
25PoorPFAS grade
- plastic film with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, The unspecified water/grease-resistant coating may contain Teflon-family coating, silicones, waxes, or…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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(2 pack) Glad Premium Gold Cookie Sheet - Small 13.5in x 9.6in x 1in
15BadPFAS grade
- steel with unspecified nonstick coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nonstick coating degradation and fume risk, Without disclosed chemistry, thermal breakdown risk cannot be…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Dollar General Glad Square Cake Pan
15BadPFAS grade
- steel cake pan with unspecified nonstick coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (if Teflon-type coating-based coating), If the nonstick coating is traditional…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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baking pan nonstick - oblong metal dish for cake and lasagna - heavy duty carbon steel bakeware, small, gold
15BadPFAS grade
- Carbon steel with unspecified nonstick coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Teflon-type coating nonstick coating degradation and fume risk, If coating is Teflon-type coating-based…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Premium Nonstick Baking Sheet Parchment Paper Heavy Duty Raised Diamond Texture Medium Cookie Pan Bakeware,M
15BadPFAS grade
- Silicone-coated paper with unknown nonstick coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Silicone coating degradation over time, Repeated heating, humidity, and moisture absorption can cause the…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Premium Nonstick Cookie Sheet
15BadPFAS grade
- aluminum with proprietary nonstick coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nonstick coating degradation and fume risk, Proprietary coating chemistry unknown. If Teflon-type…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Premium Rectangular Baking Pan
15BadPFAS grade
- Steel with unspecified nonstick coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nonstick coating degradation and particle shedding, Without disclosure of coating type, the risk of flaking…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Rectangle Pan
15BadPFAS grade
- aluminum baking pan, nonstick coating unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Teflon-type coating fume risk (coating unknown), If Glad uses Teflon-type coating and coating is overheated…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Slow Cooker Liners
15BadPFAS grade
- Plastic liner (coating composition undisclosed)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- BPA & bisphenols, Slow cookers operate at sustained moderate heat (170-280°F) for 4-10 hours, conditions…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Find an alternative on AmazonWhat to buy instead Good or better, in the categories Glad sells
Caraway
Nonstick Ceramic Medium Baking Sheet
100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ Made Safe
- ceramic nonstick coating
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Ceramic coating degradation over time
Caraway
Ceramic Nonstick Baking Sheet Duo
100ExcellentPFAS grade
✓ MADE SAFE Certified
- ceramic nonstick coating
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Coating degradation and durability
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Caraway
Nonstick Ceramic Large Baking Sheet
90ExcellentPFAS grade
- ceramic nonstick coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Ceramic coating degradation and particle shedding
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Glad and PFAS, common questions
- Does Glad have PFAS?
- Glad averages 28 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 17 Glad products graded as of October 2026, and 3 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Glad non-toxic?
- Glad Food Storage Containers is the highest-graded Glad 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 Glad products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Glad products we have scored are Glad Food Storage Containers, Glad Food Storage Containers, Lunch Variety Pack, Glad GladWare To Go Lunch Food Storage Containers. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Glad products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Glad products we have scored are Glad Slow Cooker Liners, Glad Rectangle Pan, Glad Premium Rectangular Baking Pan. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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