· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Butcher Packaging Paper
Skip until brand clearly discloses coating chemistry.
Butcher & Packer's packaging paper probably has grease-resistant treatment typical of butcher paper, often using PFAS-based wax or Teflon-family coating coatings. Brand provides no disclosure of coating or PFAS.
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Material
Paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
The brand does not disclose whether the grease-resistant coating contains PFAS. Historically common in food-contact papers, but increasingly phased out; unknown status here creates moderate concern.
Source, ATSDR ↗Migration of coating additives to fatty foods
Any polymer coating on paper can leach plasticizers, stabilizers, or unreacted monomers, especially when in contact with high-fat meats. No public test data available for this product; risk is typical for coated paper, not brand-specific.
Degradation and coating flaking at high temperatures
Paper coatings degrade if exposed to direct heat (above 120-140 F for prolonged periods). Wrapping hot or warm meats may cause coating particles to shed or leach faster.
What’s reassuring
Ink or dye contamination (if printed)
If this product includes printed branding or patterns, inks may contain heavy metals or allergens, but no recalls or warnings are on record for Butcher & Packer products.
Bacterial or mold growth if damp-stored
Paper packaging can harbor bacteria if stored in humid conditions; this is a handling issue, not a product defect. Standard food-safety practice (dry storage, frequent replacement) mitigates this.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Butcher & Packer's packaging paper is cellulose-based paper treated with a grease-resistant (water and oil repellent) coating. The coating chemistry is not publicly disclosed by the brand. Grease-resistant coatings in food-contact papers historically used PFAS-based chemistries (PFOA, PFOS), though some manufacturers have shifted to other polymeric systems. Without transparency on this specific product's coating, the true chemical profile remains unknown to consumers.
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher & Packer has not published detailed ingredient or coating chemistry information for this product line on publicly accessible sources. The brand has not issued statements on PFAS avoidance or compliance with emerging food-contact regulations. No third-party certifications (such as FDA food-contact approval statements or independent testing reports) are readily available. This silence on coating composition is the primary concern, not an established safety failure.
How it compares in its category
Standard butcher paper and deli wrap products vary widely, uncoated kraft paper has lower concern for PFAS but less grease-resistance; competitor brands (Kirkland, Reynolds, specialty producers) often disclose alternative coatings (silicone, wax, plant-based polymers) rather than conventional fluorinated coatings. Butcher & Packer sits in the middle tier, common and affordable, but lacking the transparency of premium brands or regulatory certification of others. Many professional butchers now prefer explicitly labeled PFAS-free or coated alternatives.
If you buy it
Use for ambient and refrigerated storage only; do not wrap hot fatty meats directly in this paper, as heat may accelerate any coating leaching. Replace the paper lining frequently (every 3-5 days if storing raw meats) to minimize prolonged contact. Avoid direct contact with acidic or fatty foods when feasible. If you prioritize certainty on food-contact safety, switch to a brand with transparent coating chemistry or certified PFAS-free labeling.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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