· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
1000' 40# Butcher Paper Rolls
Grease-resistant coating likely contains PFAS based on typical industry practice.
This butcher paper has a grease-resistant coating with undisclosed chemistry. Grease-resistant treatments on food-contact paper have historically used PFAS, and the brand has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
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
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What 1000' 40# Butcher Paper Rolls is made of, ingredients and materials
40# butcher paper is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a grease-resistant chemical coating applied to one or both sides. The '40#' weight designation indicates thickness suitable for wrapping wet/fatty meats without soaking through. The grease resistance almost certainly derives from fluorochemical coatings (PFAS-based), which are the standard industrial method for preventing oil penetration in food-contact papers. Uncoated kraft paper lacks this barrier and fails quickly with fatty products.
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.
Migration of coating additives into fatty foods
Grease-resistant coatings may include slip agents, pigments, or stabilizers beyond PFAS. While regulated for direct food contact, migration into high-fat meats (e.g., bacon, fatty cuts) over extended storage is theoretically possible, though not documented for products.
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Kraft paper absorbs moisture and is susceptible to mold if rolls are stored in humid conditions (>70% RH) or exposed to water. Inspect rolls before use; discard if spots, odor, or discoloration appear.
What’s reassuring
Chlorine/sulfur bleaching residues in kraft pulp
Industrial kraft paper may contain trace chlorine dioxide or chlorate from pulp processing. No recalls or contamination reports exist for butcher paper; residues at this level are not recognized as a food-safety concern by FDA.
Ink or printing contaminants (if printed)
Plain rolls are unprinted. If custom-printed versions are purchased, verify printer compliance with food-contact regulations; some third-party printing shops may use non-food-grade inks.
Fiber shedding or particulate transfer to food
Well-made kraft paper does not shed fibers under normal use. Products meet industrial standards for intact surface finish; risk is negligible unless paper is damaged or abraded during handling.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS content or adoption of PFAS-free alternatives for its butcher paper line based on available labeling and corporate statements. The company has not signed major PFAS-reduction pledges and does not advertise PFAS-free certification for this product. The brand maintains general food-safety compliance but offers no transparency on fluorochemical use or phase-out timelines.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial grease-resistant butcher papers (the brand, Sysco, Deli Paper suppliers) rely on PFAS coatings because non-PFAS grease barriers are significantly more expensive and less durable. Uncoated kraft rolls are cheaper and not linked to PFAS concerns, but require double-wrapping or plastic backing for fatty meats. A small number of manufacturers (e.g., some organic/specialty suppliers) offer PFAS-free alternatives at 2-3x the price; these use wax or silicone-based barriers with mixed durability reports.
If you buy it
Avoid direct contact between the coated side and raw meat for extended periods (over 24 hours in refrigeration); PFAS migration into food is low but increases with heat and fat content. Do not use this paper in the oven or near direct heat (e.g., smoker). Replace rolls when coating shows cracks, peeling, or loss of water-repellency. If PFAS exposure is a health priority for your household, source uncoated kraft or certified PFAS-free alternatives, even at higher cost.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to 1000' 40# Butcher Paper Rolls?
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- unbleached natural kraft paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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- Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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