McDonald's averages 25 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the single McDonald's product graded as of October 2026, which does not reach its 70 point pass mark.
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McDonald's grades Poor on our four-band scale.
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McDonald's averages 25 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the single McDonald's product graded as of October 2026, which does not reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is McDonald's non-toxic?
No McDonald's product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is McDonald's Food Wrapper at 25/100.
Which McDonald's products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded McDonald's products we have scored are McDonald's Food Wrapper. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
