38Poor

Grill Mark Review, Is Grill Mark Non-Toxic?

Across 3 graded products, Grill Mark averages Poor (38/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.

Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these

Grill Mark Corderite Stone Grill Pizza Stone 13 in. L X 13 in. W 1 pk

Grill Mark

Corderite Stone Grill Pizza Stone 13 in. L X 13 in. W 1 pk

Cordierite stone (mineral-based ceramic)

PFAS Grade65Good
Overall Grade57Good
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Thermal shock and fracture risk

Cordierite is more resistant to thermal shock than some ceramics, but rapid temperature…

70
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Microcracking and gradual dust generation

Over years of use, cordierite stones can develop fine surface cracks from repeated…

70

Lower-concern choice; cordierite stone has no known PFAS risk.

Starting grade for this product type

Grill Mark Wood Fiber BBQ Butcher Paper Roll

Grill Mark

Wood Fiber BBQ Butcher Paper Roll

wood fiber with grease-resistant coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade0Bad
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PFAS

Grease-resistant food packaging almost universally relies on PFAS (perfluorooctanoic acid…

20
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Coating migration into food

Non-fluorinated or disclosed coating chemistry is not provided. Any synthetic resin…

70

Thermal breakdown of coating at high temperatures

Direct exposure to charcoal or gas flame in grilling (above 200C) can degrade polymer…

70

Avoid. Grease-resistant food packaging likely treated with PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Grill Mark Wood Fiber BBQ Butcher Paper Roll

Grill Mark

Wood Fiber BBQ Butcher Paper Roll

wood fiber with food-grade coating

PFAS Grade25Poor
Overall Grade17Bad
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PFAS

Conventional butcher paper coatings often contain PFOA or PFOS-class compounds for water…

70
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Coating migration under heat

If coating contains PFAS or other non-volatile additives, sustained contact with fatty…

70

Lower concern but ask seller about specific coating details.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Grill Mark and PFAS, common questions

Does Grill Mark have PFAS?
We graded 3 Grill Mark products, averaging Poor (38/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is Grill Mark non-toxic?
No Grill Mark product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Grill Mark Corderite Stone Grill Pizza Stone 13 in. L X 13 in. W 1 pk at 65/100.
Which Grill Mark products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded Grill Mark products we have scored are Grill Mark Wood Fiber BBQ Butcher Paper Roll, Grill Mark Wood Fiber BBQ Butcher Paper Roll, Grill Mark Corderite Stone Grill Pizza Stone 13 in. L X 13 in. W 1 pk. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.

Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →