Pit Boss · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Likely grease-resistant coated; PFAS status unclear without disclosure.
Pit Boss butcher paper is designed for grease resistance, which typically requires fluorinated coatings. The brand provides no PFAS disclosure or testing information.
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Material
Paper with water/grease-resistant coating
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
Butcher paper's water/grease resistance almost certainly relies on fluorochemical treatment typical to the category. Migration into fatty meats and smoking condensates is plausible under extended contact or high-heat use.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and particle release
Repeated folding, high heat exposure, or contact with acidic marinades may degrade the coating, risking fine particles in food. No data on Pit Boss 67294 durability specifics; risk is material-class consistent.
What’s reassuring
Microplastics
Cellulose paper itself does not shed microplastics. Coating particles under severe thermal stress are theoretically possible but not documented for butcher paper in normal use.
Source, EPA ↗BPA & bisphenols
Butcher paper is not a source of BPA or phthalate plasticizers; these are associated with plastic-based food wraps, not paper coatings.
Source, FDA ↗Ink or print contaminants (if printed)
Pit Boss 67294 is unprinted kraft paper. No heavy metals or soy-ink concerns apply to blank butcher paper rolls.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Pit Boss Butcher Paper 67294 is cellulose paper treated with a water and grease-resistant coating to withstand meat juices and smoking environments. The coating chemistry is not disclosed by the brand, but industry standard for butcher paper involves fluorochemical (PFAS) or silicone-based barriers. The paper substrate itself is inert; the coating's composition determines whether migration into food or environmental release becomes a concern during storage and cooking.
The brand's record and disclosure
Parchment Plus and parent Pit Boss do not publicly disclose coating chemistry or PFAS presence on product labeling or safety documentation. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA migration testing, GOTS, or fluorochemical-free claims) appear on record for this product. The brand's silence on PFAS aligns with industry-wide reluctance to communicate coating details, making independent verification difficult.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper relies on fluorochemical coatings for durability in high-moisture smoking and grilling. PFAS-free butcher paper alternatives (marketed by niche brands) exist but command 20-40% price premiums and are harder to source. Pit Boss's pricing and wide availability suggest conventional fluorochemical coating, typical for mass-market butcher paper rolls.
If you buy it
Use for direct contact with uncooked or warm (not boiling) meat; limit direct flame exposure to prevent coating degradation. Paper fibers themselves are food-safe; the risk is coating migration under prolonged high heat or grease saturation. Replace if visible tears, discoloration, or coating peeling occur. Store in cool, dry conditions; do not use for baking above 250F or prolonged hot-water contact.
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
- Pit Boss has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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