Rubbermaid food containers not microwave or freezer safe, class action claims

Rubbermaid class action lawsuit overview:

• Who: Two consumers filed a class action lawsuit against Newell Brands Inc.
• Why: The plaintiffs claim Newell Brands falsely advertises its Rubbermaid TakeAlongs food storage containers as microwave-safe and freezer-safe.
• Where: The Rubbermaid class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.

A new nationwide class action lawsuit alleges that Rubbermaid, a Newell Brands company, falsely advertises its TakeAlongs food storage containers as microwave-safe and freezer-safe. The allegations are similar to those levied in a class action lawsuit against S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. over the safety of plastic Ziploc containers and bags. 

Plaintiffs Marija Andesilic and Passion Lowe filed the Rubbermaid class action lawsuit against Newell Brands on April 28 in California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.

According to the lawsuit, Rubbermaid markets its TakeAlongs food storage containers as “microwave safe,” “microwave reheatable” and “freezer safe.”

However, the plaintiffs allege these claims are false and misleading because the containers are made of polypropylene plastic, which allegedly releases harmful microplastics when microwaved or frozen.

As a result, consumers are unknowingly ingesting dangerous microplastics, exposing themselves and their families to significant health risks, the Rubbermaid class action lawsuit states.

Rubbermaid misleads consumers, class action alleges

The plaintiffs allege Rubbermaid’s safety claims are misleading and deceptive. They argue that consumers are led to believe they can safely use the containers in microwaves and freezers when, in reality, they cannot.

The lawsuit claims that Rubbermaid’s false advertising has caused consumers to overpay for products that do not deliver the promised safety attributes.

The plaintiffs are looking to represent anyone in the United States who purchased the products during the relevant class period.

They are suing for violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act, breach of warranty and unjust enrichment.

The plaintiffs are seeking certification of the Rubbermaid class action lawsuit, damages and a court order stopping Rubbermaid from continuing to sell the products with the misleading safety claims.

In December 2024, Newell Brands sought to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that it misleads consumers into thinking its Nuk baby bottles are safe and free of bisphenol A (BPA) yet fails to disclose the products leach microplastics when they are heated. Tommee Tippee, Philips and Dr. Brown baby bottles are facing similar allegations.

What do you think of the allegations in this Rubbermaid class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiffs are represented by Ryan J. Clarkson, Bahar Sodaify and Alan Gudino of Clarkson Law Firm P.C.

The Rubbermaid class action lawsuit is Andesilic, et al. v. Newell Brands Inc., Case No. 2:25-cv-03736, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

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