Lakeland Review, Is Lakeland 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 7 graded products, Lakeland averages Poor (32/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Lakeland Good or better, safest first
Lakeland
Sustainables 3 Compartment Hinged Lid To Go Food Container
Molded fiber/pulp (plant-based)
Degradation and food contact integrity
Molded fiber weakens when exposed to heat, extended moisture, or acidic contents. While…
Mold or bacterial growth from moisture retention
Molded fiber is hygroscopic and absorbs water, creating conditions for mold if stored wet…
Lower concern, molded fiber food containers rarely contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Lakeland
Avant Grub 100% Recyclable 8oz Brown Chinese Take Out Boxes 50pk. Leakproof Greaseproof To
paperboard with grease-resistant coating, unspecified
PFAS
Grease-proof food-contact coatings on paperboard are predominantly PFAS-based (PFOA…
Coating degradation and microparticles
Repeated use, creasing, or exposure to boiling water can cause flaking or peeling of the…
Recycling contamination from coating
PFAS-coated paperboard contaminates paper recycling streams and is difficult or…
Skip until coating details are disclosed by the manufacturer.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
Stock Your Home Microwaveable Kraft Brown Take Out Food Containers
Kraft paperboard with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Kraft takeout container coatings may contain fluorinated compounds, silicone polymers, or…
Ink or dye migration from exterior printing
Lakeland containers are printed with brand or product information on the exterior. If…
Lower concern, Kraft containers likely uncoated or minimally treated.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
ProPlanet Microwaveable Hinged Containers
Polypropylene with grease-resistant coating
Fluorinated grease-resistant coating (undisclosed chemistry)
The presence of a grease-resistant coating suggests fluorine-based additives (PFAS or…
Coating degradation and microplastic shedding
Repeated heating, cooling, and abrasion (especially in dishwashers) can cause coatings to…
Unlabeled or unclear temperature limits
Lakeland's published temperature guidance for this specific product should be reviewed…
Skip until grease-resistant coating composition is fully disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
Paper Mart Econo-Pak Takeout Box
Paperboard with unspecified waterproof coating
PFAS
Unspecified 'waterproof coating' on food-contact paperboard is the classic PFAS delivery…
Coating degradation and migration
Polyboard food-contact coatings degrade with heat, moisture, and repeated use, releasing…
Heavy metals
Some waterproof coatings for paperboard historically used lead or cadmium-bearing…
Microplastics
If the waterproof layer is synthetic polymer-based (likely), repeated folding, stacking…
Skip, standard takeout box coatings frequently contain PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
Stock Your Home 8-Inch Clamshell Takeout Containers
Polystyrene clamshell with greaseproof coating
Styrene monomer leaching
Polystyrene naturally leaches styrene, particularly when heated above 70C or exposed to…
PFAS
Fluorochemical grease barriers in takeout containers are established sources of PFOA…
Microplastics
As polystyrene containers age, embrittlement and cracking release small plastic fragments…
Coating flaking or particle ingestion
Greaseproof coatings can degrade and separate from the polystyrene substrate over time…
Greaseproof takeout containers carry PFAS risk, skip if concerned.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lakeland
12 oz Rectangle Aluminum Take Out Container with Polka Dot Paper Lid
Aluminum container with paper polka-dot lid
Paper lid coating composition (unverified)
Lakeland does not disclose whether the polka-dot lid uses wax, clay, silicone, or…
Mold or bacterial growth in reused containers
Paper absorbs moisture and degrades over time, creating conditions for microbial growth…
Degradation and loss of barrier integrity
Paper lids are inherently temporary; moisture and grease permeability increase…
Lower concern but unconfirmed, paper lid may have water-resistant coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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