Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go Takeout Container Vented Lid 5.65 x 4.25 x 0.93
High concern. Waterproof treatment and plastic lid composition not disclosed.
The molded fiber container body has a waterproof treatment of undisclosed chemistry. The vented plastic lid material is not stated. The brand has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
The better-graded swap
Eco-Products
Eco-Products 12 oz. World Art Compostable Food Containers 25-ct. pack
100/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Molded fiber (plant-based pulp), vented plastic lid
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go Vented Lid is made of, ingredients and materials
The container body is molded fiber (plant-based pulp), which is made from recycled paper and wood pulp pressed into shape without chemical binders or coatings in most cases. The vented lid is plastic (likely polypropylene or polystyrene based on industry standard for take-out lids), which provides the seal and ventilation function. Molded fiber itself does not leach BPA, phthalates, or other endocrine disruptors common to polycarbonate or PVC, making the container body a lower-risk choice for food contact.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
BPA & bisphenols
The polypropylene or polystyrene vented lid may contain trace BPA or BPS as a stabilizer, particularly if made from recycled plastic; manufacturer does not publicly disclose lid resin sourcing or stabilizer type.
Source, FDA ↗Bleach residues in molded fiber
Molded fiber is often bleached or treated with hydrogen peroxide to achieve whiteness and food safety; residual bleach or breakdown products are possible if processing standards are low, though this is rare in US-certified products.
Microplastics
Repeated heating or contact with acidic/fatty foods may cause slow degradation of the plastic lid, potentially shedding microplastics; risk increases if lid is reused many times.
Source, EPA ↗Mold or microbial growth in molded fiber
Molded fiber is porous and can retain moisture; if stored damp or in humid conditions before use, mold may develop on the container interior, though this is a hygiene rather than chemical hazard.
What’s reassuring
Phthalates
Phthalates are not typically used in rigid takeout lids (polypropylene, polystyrene) and no recalls or reports link this product to phthalate contamination.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Pactiv Evergreen (parent company; brand marketed as EarthChoice and the brand) does not publicly disclose detailed chemical composition or safety testing for this specific SKU. No major recalls or contamination incidents on record for this product line. The brand positions itself as environmentally focused but provides minimal transparency on food-safety certifications, PFAS status of the plastic lid, or coating treatments applied to the molded fiber.
How it compares in its category
Molded fiber containers present lower concern than polystyrene foam or rigid polycarbonate for takeout food because the container body avoids BPA and persistent plasticizers. However, the plastic lid introduces a small uncertainty, if it contains recycled plastic or certain stabilizers, trace leaching is possible under heat. Compared to compostable containers made from corn-based PLA, molded fiber avoids the risk of BPA residues sometimes found in PLA resins.
If you buy it
Do not microwave the plastic lid; remove it before reheating in an oven or microwave to eliminate any risk from lid polymer degradation. Use for cold or ambient-temperature takeout foods preferentially; hot liquids above 70°C (160°F) may slightly increase leaching from the lid plastic. Compost or recycle the container according to local guidelines; do not reuse repeatedly for hot storage. If the molded fiber shows visible degradation, mold, or odor, discard it.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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- Microbe/mold growth if stored damp
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