LEM Review, Is LEM Non-Toxic?
LEM averages 34 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 LEM products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
LEM grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Does LEM have PFAS, by category
Which LEM products are PFAS-free? Good or better, best-graded first
- stainless steel blade, bare metal construction
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Blade degradation and metal particle shedding. With age and use, stainless steel blades may develop…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Which LEM products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Paper with polymer coating (grease-resistant layer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Freezer paper coatings historically use fluorinated compounds for water and grease resistance.…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- plastic film, likely polyethylene or polypropylene with moisture barrier coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic release or degradation. Freezer sheets are stable at cold temperatures. Risk emerges if sheets…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- paper with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Grease-resistant coating leaching (unidentified chemistry), LEM does not disclose whether the coating is…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- bleached paper or cellulose-based sheet with water/grease resistance coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Aqueous or silicone coatings may migrate minimally into fatty foods (oils, butter, fatty meats) at…
- Paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Coating leachables (unspecified composition). The water and grease-resistant coating is not chemically…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- natural kraft butcher paper, no coating specified
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Bleach residue and chlorine compounds
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- kraft paper, unbleached cellulose
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- cellulose paper, uncoated or minimally treated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Mold and bacterial growth (storage condition)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
LEM and PFAS, common questions
- Does LEM have PFAS?
- LEM averages 34 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 6 LEM products graded as of November 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is LEM non-toxic?
- LEM 15" Freezer Paper Cutter is the highest-graded LEM product we have scored, at 80/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which LEM products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded LEM products we have scored are LEM 15" Freezer Paper Cutter. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which LEM products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded LEM products we have scored are LEM Patty Maker Paper, LEM Freezer Sheets, LEM Freezer Paper. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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