Sam's Club Review, Is Sam's Club 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 6 graded products, Sam's Club averages Poor (40/100). 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.
Worth buying from Sam's Club Good or better, safest first
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
Aluminum foil
Aluminum leaching from acidic foods
While aluminum foil is generally safe, prolonged contact with acidic foods (citrus…
Lower risk. Plain aluminum foil typically does not contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Sam's Club
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
unbleached natural kraft paper
Grease and mineral oil migration
Uncoated kraft paper lacks a grease barrier, so fatty meat residue may penetrate the…
Lower risk. Uncoated paper rarely contains PFAS chemicals.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment Paper 205 sq. ft. 2 pk.
Unbleached paper with silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation over time and heat
Silicone coatings can degrade if exposed to prolonged heat above manufacturer specs or if…
Likely lower risk, but Sam's Club provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Foil Sheets 9" x 10.75" 500 ct.
aluminum foil with grease-resistant coating
Aluminum leaching (acidic food contact)
Aluminum foil can release small amounts of aluminum into acidic or salty foods over…
Grease-resistant coating composition (undisclosed)
The proprietary grease-resistant layer is not identified on packaging or public…
Coating degradation and flaking
Low-cost foil coatings can flake or peel if foil is folded repeatedly or exposed to…
Standard foil with grease coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Foodservice Film (12" X 3,000')
Polyethylene film, likely with grease-resistant coating
Grease-resistant coating composition (undisclosed)
Sam's Club does not publicly identify the grease-resistant additive. Fluorochemical…
Polyethylene film degradation over time
PE film can become brittle and fragment when exposed to heat, light, or prolonged…
Migration of coating additives under heat or fatty contact
If the coating contains fluorochemicals or other lipophilic additives, prolonged contact…
Grease-resistant food wrap.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sam's Club
Drip EZ Wrap EZ Heavyweight Butcher Paper
kraft paper with water-resistant coating
PFAS
Butcher paper commonly uses PFAS-based water repellents; Sam's Club discloses nothing…
Coating degradation and food contact leaching
Over time or with moisture exposure, the water-resistant coating may chip, peel, or break…
Microorganism growth if wet and stored improperly
If the coating fails or the roll is stored in humid conditions, dampness can promote mold…
Butcher paper often uses fluorinated coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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