Hormel · Deli Meat & Cold Cuts Packaging
Hormel Deli Turkey Oven Roasted Double Pack
No public PFAS commitment from Hormel, contact brand for clear answers.
Hormel hasn't stated anything about PFAS in this packaging. Deli meat wraps often use moisture and grease barriers that might contain PFAS, though Hormel doesn't advertise PFAS-free status for this range.
The better-graded swap
IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Plastic film and/or laminated paperboard packaging
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Hormel Deli Turkey Oven Double Pack is made of, ingredients and materials
Hormel Deli Turkey packaging is a laminated structure combining plastic film (likely polyethylene or polypropylene) with paperboard for moisture and oxygen barriers. This dual-layer design protects meat freshness but may contain adhesives or coatings to bond the layers. The plastic component is not your eating surface in normal use; you remove the meat directly. Heat exposure during storage or cooking is minimal under standard refrigeration conditions.
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.
BPA & bisphenols
Adhesives or coatings in the laminated structure may contain trace BPA or phthalates, but direct transfer to the meat surface is unlikely under normal refrigerated storage. No test data is publicly available for this specific product.
Source, FDA ↗Bacterial growth if packaging integrity fails
Punctured, damaged, or improperly stored packaging can allow bacterial contamination of the meat itself, which is a food safety hazard unrelated to packaging chemistry. This is a standard deli meat risk, not unique to Hormel.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Laminated packaging may use formaldehyde-based adhesives, but volatile release into the meat at refrigeration temperature is minimal. No published testing for this product exists.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Printed graphics on the exterior may contain trace amounts of lead or cadmium in inks, but the printed surface does not contact the meat directly. Risk is negligible in normal use.
Source, FDA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Microplastics
Polyethylene or polypropylene film is stable under refrigeration and standard handling. Microplastic shedding is not a documented concern for unopened deli packages kept in normal conditions.
Source, EPA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Hormel is a major processor but does not publicly disclose detailed packaging material composition or chemical safety testing results. The company has not published commitments to phasing out PFAS in food-contact packaging, nor obtained third-party certifications (e.g., UL Greenguard) for this product line. No major recalls or safety violations specific to this deli turkey packaging are on public record, but the brand's transparency on food-contact chemicals remains limited.
How it compares in its category
Most deli meats arrive in similar laminated plastic-paperboard or all-plastic vacuum-sealed packaging with comparable chemical profiles. Hormel is not positioned as a premium, minimally packaged, or eco-certified alternative; it is a mass-market conventional product. Brands explicitly avoiding PFAS or using paper-only packaging are available but rare in this category and often cost more.
If you buy it
Store unopened packages in the refrigerator below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and consume within the use-by date to prevent bacterial growth and potential food safety issues. Do not microwave the product in its original packaging; transfer to a plate or container first to avoid any heating of plastic film. Once opened, keep meat sealed or wrapped tightly and discard within 3 to 5 days. The packaging itself is not intended for reuse, so recycle or dispose of per local guidelines.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Hormel has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Hormel Deli Turkey Oven Roasted Double Pack?
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- natural kraft butcher paper, no coating specified
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Bleach residue and chlorine compounds
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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