20 Count Disposable Slow Cooker Liners and Cooking Bags
Skip unless Kroger confirms PFAS-free; grease-resistant coatings often use PFAS.
These plastic liners resist grease and moisture, functions historically achieved with PFAS-based coatings. Kroger provides no material specification or PFAS verification.
The safe swap
If You Care
Slow Cooking Liners
100/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Plastic (likely PE/PP) with grease-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
Fluorinated compounds are common in grease-resistant food-contact coatings but are not confirmed in this product. Kroger's lack of disclosure prevents definitive assessment; assume possible PFAS presence unless brand confirms otherwise.
Source: ATSDR ↗Coating degradation under heat stress
Repeated or prolonged exposure to slow cooker temperatures approaching 210°F may gradually degrade the grease-resistant coating, increasing leaching potential over the product's shelf life. Impact is low if liners are used within specification.
What’s reassuring
Microplastics
No published reports of microplastic generation from intact Kroger slow cooker liners during normal use. Torn or heavily degraded liners could theoretically shed particles; proper inspection before use mitigates this.
Source: EPA ↗BPA & bisphenols
PE and PP do not typically contain phthalates or BPA as primary plasticizers; neither compound is expected in these liners at regulatory concern levels. No specific recalls or test data contradict this for Kroger's product.
Source: FDA ↗Allergen or irritant residues from manufacturing
No documented sensitivity or allergic reactions linked to Kroger slow cooker liners. Standard food-contact plastic manufacturing should remove residual monomers; risk is theoretical and not reported.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Kroger slow cooker liners are thin plastic films, typically polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP), coated with a grease-resistant finish to prevent food from sticking and leaking. The coating is the critical unknown: grease-resistant treatments on disposable food-contact bags commonly rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to repel oils, though some manufacturers now use silicone or non-fluorinated alternatives. The plastic substrate itself (PE/PP) is heat-stable up to approximately 220-250°F, which is suitable for slow cooker use (typically 170-210°F). Without Kroger's material disclosure, the coating composition cannot be verified from public sources.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kroger has not publicly committed to PFAS-free formulations across its private-label food-contact products, nor has it disclosed the specific coating chemistry of these liners. No peer-reviewed studies, independent test reports, or product safety recalls specific to Kroger slow cooker liners are on record. The brand's silence on PFAS in grease-resistant coatings is typical of large retailers that have not adopted full transparency policies; this is a disclosure gap, not proof of hazard, but it prevents confident assessment.
How it compares in its category
Most disposable slow cooker liners sold at major retailers (including Kroger, store brands, and name brands like Reynolds) use similar PE/PP film with grease-resistant coatings; few brands explicitly state PFAS-free status. Lined versus unlined slow cookers avoid the coating issue entirely, and reusable silicone liners eliminate the single-use plastic question but require cleaning. Kroger's product is price-competitive but offers no transparency advantage over competitors; purchasing from brands that explicitly market PFAS-free coatings (such as some premium or eco-focused brands) is a safer alternative if available and affordable.
If you buy it
Use liners only within the slow cooker's normal temperature range (do not exceed 210°F); do not use on stovetop or in ovens. Do not allow liners to come into direct contact with raw acidic foods for extended periods before slow cooking begins, as acidic conditions may increase leaching risk. Replace liners if tears or punctures occur, and discard any that show visible degradation or clouding. If concerned about PFAS exposure, contact Kroger directly requesting coating material data; consider switching to unlined slow cookers or reusable silicone alternatives as a precautionary measure.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Kroger has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Safer alternatives in Slow Cooker Liners
If You Care
Slow Cooking Liners
Unbleached parchment paper
Thermal degradation and smoke at high heat
Limited concern
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet or damp
Limited concern
Adhesion failure and paper fragments in food
Limited concern
Lower-concern option; parchment with verified PFAS-free certification.
⚠Risky category by default
Reynolds
(2 pack) Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Small (1-3 quart), 5 Count
polyethylene/plastic liner
Lower PFAS concern; basic plastic unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Glad
Slow Cooker Liners - 4 Pack
Plastic (polyethylene or similar polymer liner)
Lower concern; uncoated plastic, but Glad doesn't confirm PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
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