Pit Boss Review, Is Pit Boss Non-Toxic?
Across 5 graded products, Pit Boss 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
Pit Boss
Multi-Purpose Butcher Paper Roll
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Grease-resistant coatings on food-contact kraft paper are predominantly…
Bleach residues and chlorine compounds in kraft substrate
Bleached kraft paper may retain trace chlorine-based bleaching agents (sodium…
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Kraft paper can shed short cellulose fibers if the coating degrades or if the paper is…
Decomposition or mold growth if stored damp
Kraft paper is cellulose-based and hygroscopic; storage in high humidity or damp…
Grease-resistant butcher paper likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pit Boss
Butcher Paper Roll 67294
butcher paper with water/grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Water/grease-resistant coating source not disclosed by manufacturer. Fluorinated…
Microplastics
If coating contains synthetic polymers (silicone, polyethylene, or Teflon-family…
Migration from coating into fatty or acidic foods
Coatings on butcher paper are not chemically bonded to cellulose and can leach into…
Skip. Grease-resistant coating details are hidden; PFAS risk is unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pit Boss
Multi-Purpose Butcher Paper Roll
kraft paper with moisture/grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Moisture and grease-resistant coatings on kraft paper can include silicone, wax, or…
Microplastic or particle shedding
Degraded or poor-quality coatings can shed microscopic particles when crumpled or exposed…
Likely coated for grease resistance; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pit Boss
Butcher Paper Roll 67294
bleached kraft paper with moisture/grease barrier coating
Coating composition and identity
The barrier coating material is not disclosed. If fluorochemical (PFAS-based), exposure…
Thermal degradation and off-gassing
At high temperatures (above 400F), undisclosed coating polymers may degrade and release…
Coating shedding and microparticles
Grease-barrier coatings can shed fine particles into food during wrapping or cooking. No…
Mold and bacterial growth if wet
While moisture-resistant, stored rolls in humid conditions or with water contact can…
Butcher paper typically has grease-resistant coating, but composition remains unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pit Boss
Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Paper with water/grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Butcher paper's water/grease resistance almost certainly relies on fluorochemical…
Coating degradation and particle release
Repeated folding, high heat exposure, or contact with acidic marinades may degrade the…
Likely grease-resistant coated; PFAS status unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pit Boss and PFAS, common questions
- Does Pit Boss have PFAS?
- We graded 5 Pit Boss 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 Pit Boss non-toxic?
- No Pit Boss product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Pit Boss Multi-Purpose Butcher Paper Roll at 25/100.
- Which Pit Boss products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Pit Boss products we have scored are Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294, Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294, Pit Boss Multi-Purpose Butcher Paper Roll. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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