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Takeaway & Food Containers
Single-use containers from restaurants and food delivery, including foam, plastic, and paper containers. Paper containers often treated with PFAS for grease resistance.
Why It Matters
PFAS in grease-resistant coatings migrate into food. Foam containers may contain styrene. Hot, fatty foods increase chemical migration. Microwave reheating releases more chemicals.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Bisphenol A (BPA)
An industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. Found in...
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
A broad category of chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature, releasing gases into...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Foam/Styrofoam containers
- Grease-resistant paper (likely PFAS)
- Black plastic (hard to recycle, unknown composition)
- Microwaving in original container
What to Look For
- ✓Request food in your own containers when possible
- ✓Transfer to glass/ceramic before reheating
- ✓Avoid microwaving in takeaway containers
- ✓Support restaurants using compostable packaging
Finding Safer Options
Bring your own containers for takeaway, transfer food to glass before storing or reheating, choose restaurants using PFAS-free packaging.
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