Hardin Simmons Review, Is Hardin Simmons Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 8 graded products, Hardin Simmons averages Poor (36/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Does Hardin Simmons have PFAS, by category
Worth buying from Hardin Simmons Good or better, safest first
Hardin Simmons
Gordon Paper Butcher Paper
kraft paper, bleached sulfate pulp
Fiber shedding and ingestion
Uncoated paper can shed microscopic cellulose fibers when torn or saturated. Risk is…
Lower concern; uncoated butcher paper has minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Hardin Simmons
Durable Packaging White Butcher Paper Roll
bleached kraft paper, likely uncoated
Mold or bacterial contamination during storage
Paper is hygroscopic and can harbor bacteria or mold if stored in humid conditions. This…
Lower concern. Standard paper stock poses minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Hardin Simmons
Expert Grill Butcher Paper
kraft paper with water-resistant coating
PFAS
Water-resistant coating composition is undisclosed; mineral oil, synthetic waxes, or slip…
Bacterial contamination if paper degraded
If coating is compromised (torn, waterlogged), paper loses its barrier function and meat…
Butcher paper likely lower concern, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Traeger BBQ Butcher Paper Roll
kraft paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant coatings on food-contact papers historically relied on PFAS chemistry.…
Non-fluorinated coating leachables (unknown identity)
If the coating is silicone, wax-based, or other non-PFAS chemistry, leaching risk depends…
Thermal decomposition of coating under prolonged high heat
Kraft paper coatings can off-gas or break down at sustained temperatures above 400°F.…
Microplastic or coating particle shedding into food
Worn or degraded coating may shed particles that could transfer to meat or fat during…
Butcher paper likely uses grease-resistant coating; PFAS status unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Unconfirmed but standard in greaseproof food papers. Brand's silence prevents assessment.…
Coating degradation and flaking
If coating is PFAS-based polymers or wax, mechanical stress or aging may cause visible…
Butcher paper grease-resistance raises PFAS concern; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Bleached kraft paper with water-resistant coating
PFAS
Water-resistant coatings on butcher paper often use PFAS to repel grease and moisture.…
Coating degradation under heat and grease
Water-resistant coatings can break down when exposed to prolonged heat, acidic foods, or…
Microplastic or coating particle shedding
If the coating is synthetic (silicone or fluorocarbon-based), mechanical wear or thermal…
Butcher paper likely grease-resistant; PFAS coating not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Handy Wacks Bleached Butcher Paper
bleached kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Composition undisclosed; historical butcher paper coatings relied on fluorinated…
Migration of coating components into fatty foods
Grease-resistant coatings can leach into high-fat meats or oils during prolonged contact…
Skip if PFAS matters. Coating composition is undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hardin Simmons
Jack Richeson Butcher Paper Foot Roll
Paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant coating chemistry is undisclosed. If fluorochemical-based, PFAS can…
Coating degradation and particle release
Over time, grease-resistant coatings can flake, crack, or degrade, especially if rolled…
Mineral oil or silicone transfer (if silicone-coated)
If the coating is silicone or mineral-oil based rather than PFAS, these substances can…
Grease-resistant coating likely present.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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