Hardin Simmons · Grease-Resistant Butcher Paper
Expert Grill Butcher Paper
Butcher paper likely lower concern, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
Kraft paper typically coated with wax or silicone for grease resistance. Brand does not disclose PFAS or water-repellent chemistry.
The safe swap
Deli King
Butcher Paper King Kraft Paper 36" x 500 ft
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Good.
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Material
kraft paper with water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent treatments have historically contained PFAS chemicals.
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
PFAS
Water-resistant coating composition is undisclosed; mineral oil, synthetic waxes, or slip agents could migrate at low levels into fatty meat products, though food-contact status suggests regulatory compliance. Risk is minimal at room temperature; increases slightly under heat or prolonged storage.
Source: ATSDR ↗Bacterial contamination if paper degraded
If coating is compromised (torn, waterlogged), paper loses its barrier function and meat contact becomes uncontrolled; risk is handling error, not chemical hazard. Replace visibly damaged paper immediately.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues or processing chemicals
Kraft paper is typically unbleached or minimally bleached; no evidence of formaldehyde resins, chlorine, or heavy metals in pulp processing. Industry standard food-grade kraft avoids strong chemical processing.
Heavy metals
No record of titanium dioxide, lead, or cadmium use in standard butcher paper coatings. Hardin Simmons provides no data, but category hazard is low for this application.
Source: FDA ↗The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Expert Grill Butcher Paper is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a water-resistant coating, typically wax or synthetic polymer-based, designed for moisture and grease containment during meat storage and cooking. Kraft paper itself is food-safe and chemically inert when unbleached or minimally bleached. The coating is the critical component: it prevents meat juices from leaching through, but its composition determines whether migration of coating chemicals into food is plausible. Hardin Simmons does not publicly disclose the coating formulation, which limits independent assessment of additives like mineral oil, synthetic waxes, or slip agents.
The brand's record and disclosure
Hardin Simmons is a regional meat-supply and specialty foods brand with limited public safety certifications or chemical disclosure statements on this product. No major recalls, regulatory warnings, or third-party certifications (BPA-free, food-contact safe claims) appear on record for this specific butcher paper. The brand's silence on PFAS and coating composition is typical of smaller regional suppliers but falls short of transparency standards set by larger food packaging manufacturers. No evidence of FDA violations or consumer complaints specific to this product has been documented.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper is inherently one of the lowest-chemical-hazard food packaging options compared to plastic wraps, plastic-lined papers, or coated boards. Most major butcher paper brands (Peach, Systèmes, Reynolds) similarly avoid detailed coating disclosures, making Hardin Simmons unremarkable in this respect. Uncoated parchment paper and silicone baking paper are alternatives with similar or slightly lower migration risk, though less grease-resistant. The kraft paper category carries virtually no legacy of BPA, phthalates, or other synthetic contaminants that plague plastic food packaging.
If you buy it
Use this product as intended: wrapping raw or cooked meat before storage or smoking, not for prolonged contact with acidic or high-fat foods at elevated temperatures. Avoid direct flame or very high-heat direct contact (above 400°F); the coating may soften or degrade, though no toxic fume risk from coatings at normal grilling temps. Replace the paper if torn, saturated, or visibly degraded. Store rolls in a cool, dry place; moisture can compromise the coating seal and allow bacterial growth on wrapped meat.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Hardin Simmons has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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⚠Risky category by default
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