Oklahoma Joe's Review, Is Oklahoma Joe's Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, Oklahoma Joe's averages Poor (25/100). 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
Oklahoma Joe's
Butcher Paper
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Grease-resistant coating composition (unspecified chemistry)
The coating is not chemically disclosed; it may contain PFAS, mineral oil, or wax-based…
Thermal breakdown of coating at high heat
Use in ovens above 350°F may accelerate coating degradation and potential migration into…
Butcher paper often uses PFAS coatings, no disclosure found.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Oklahoma Joe's
BBQ Butcher Paper Roll
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
The coating's composition is undisclosed; fluorinated compounds are industry-standard for…
Coating migration to food (thermal and contact)
Hot, fatty, or acidic foods can accelerate leaching of coating additives. No published…
Mechanical contamination (fiber shedding)
Kraft paper can shed small fibers, especially if the surface is rough or the coating is…
BBQ butcher paper coating raises concern without brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Oklahoma Joe's
Peach Butcher Paper
kraft paper with waterproof/grease-resistant treatment
PFAS
Butcher paper requires water and grease resistance for functional performance. Historical…
Coating degradation and particle shedding during heating or extended contact
If the water-resistant treatment is worn or damaged, kraft fibers may shed into fatty…
Bacterial growth if paper becomes damp and is reused
Kraft paper absorbs moisture if stored in humid conditions or if wet. Damp paper can…
Butcher paper likely treated with PFAS for water and grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Oklahoma Joe's
Butcher Paper
Kraft paper, silicone-coated or wax-coated
Coating degradation and leachables (silicone or wax)
If the coating is silicone, thermal stress above 400F may cause micro-flaking; if wax…
Mold and bacterial growth (if moisture trapped)
Kraft paper can absorb moisture if stored in humid conditions, creating conditions for…
Likely low PFAS risk; waterproof coating type unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Oklahoma Joe's and PFAS, common questions
- Does Oklahoma Joe's have PFAS?
- We graded 4 Oklahoma Joe's products, averaging Poor (25/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Oklahoma Joe's non-toxic?
- No Oklahoma Joe's product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Oklahoma Joe's Butcher Paper at 25/100.
- Which Oklahoma Joe's products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Oklahoma Joe's products we have scored are Oklahoma Joe's Butcher Paper, Oklahoma Joe's Peach Butcher Paper, Oklahoma Joe's BBQ Butcher Paper Roll. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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