TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers (40-Piece)

Name: TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers (40-Piece)
Brand: Rubbermaid

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Polypropylene plastic containers. BPA-free but can leach other chemicals when heated. Marketed as microwave-safe, but heating plastic accelerates chemical leaching. Rubbermaid is the most popular food storage brand in the US.

PFR Caution

40-piece polypropylene plastic food storage container set. BPA-free. Rubbermaid is the most popular food storage brand in the US.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$18See Safer Alternatives in Food & Drink

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Food packaging is one of the most direct routes of plastic chemical exposure. BPA, BPS, phthalates, and PFAS migrate from packaging into food — especially with heat, acidity, or fat content. Canned foods lined with BPA epoxy, plastic-wrapped meats, and microwave-safe plastic containers are among the highest-exposure sources.

Synthetic Plastic Content

100%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Rubbermaid's BPA-free containers still leach other chemicals when heated. 'Microwave-safe' means the container won't melt, not that it's safe — heating plastic dramatically accelerates chemical migration into food. Glass or stainless steel containers are the safe alternative.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Polypropylene (BPA-free)

microplastics

Source

Polypropylene container leaching when microwaved

Health Risk

Ingestion of microplastics and chemical additives

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone who microwaves food in plastic containers

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.