Simply Done · Deli Meat & Cold Cuts Packaging
Simply Done Butcher Paper, Pink, 50 Square Feet
Butcher paper likely has grease-resistant coating; brand silent on PFAS content.
Butcher paper typically needs water and grease resistance, often achieved with fluorinated coatings. Safeway brand makes no public PFAS disclosure; contact them directly.
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 Simply Done Butcher Paper Square Feet is made of, ingredients and materials
Simply Done Butcher Paper is kraft paper, a strong cellulose product made from wood pulp, with a grease-resistant coating applied to the pink side. The coating is the critical component, grease resistance in commercial butcher paper is typically achieved with fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based) or, less commonly, wax or synthetic alternatives. Safeway has not publicly disclosed which coating chemistry is used in this product. Kraft paper itself is inert, but the coating determines safety during contact with fats, oils, and heat.
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
Grease resistance in kraft butcher paper is most commonly achieved with fluorinated compounds (PFAS). Safeway's silence on coating chemistry combined with the product's functional requirement makes PFAS presence probable, though not confirmed by the brand or independent testing publicly available.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Over time, particularly if creased, heated, or stored poorly, the grease-resistant coating can flake or shed microparticles into food contact. Budget-grade papers often use thinner or less durable coatings than premium brands, increasing this risk during normal handling.
Leaching from coating under heat
Direct or prolonged heat exposure (oven, microwave, or hot foods) can cause the grease-resistant coating to soften and transfer to food. This risk is heightened if the coating contains PFAS, which can mobilize at temperatures above 160-180°F depending on formulation.
What’s reassuring
Bacterial contamination if misused
Butcher paper itself does not harbor or promote bacterial growth when used for its intended purpose (short-term meat wrapping). Risk only arises if paper is reused, exposed to moisture during storage, or used for extended periods without replacement.
Dioxins and chlorine compounds in bleaching
Kraft paper production typically uses minimal chlorine bleaching compared to white papers. The pink color of Simply Done appears to be from natural lignin or a dye, not chemical brighteners. No established hazard from the bleaching process itself in modern kraft production.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Safeway (owned by Albertsons) has not published specific ingredient disclosures or PFAS policies for their Simply Done line of food-contact papers. No third-party certifications (such as FDA functional barriers or PFOA-free claims) are advertised on typical product listings. The brand does not appear in public PFAS-reduction commitments documented by environmental groups. Lack of transparency on coating chemistry is standard for budget store-brand papers, but limits informed choice.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher papers (pink or white) use fluorinated grease-resistant coatings; alternatives without fluorinated coatings exist but are rare in mainstream retail and often cost 20-40% more. Butcher paper as a category is lower-risk than single-use food wraps or microwave containers because contact is typically brief and non-heated in normal use. Parchment paper and uncoated kraft are alternatives if PFAS avoidance is a priority, though they offer less grease resistance and durability.
If you buy it
Use for wrapping raw or cooked meat at room temperature or brief refrigeration only. Do not use for direct contact with hot foods, inside ovens, or under broilers, as heat can accelerate coating degradation and leaching. Store rolls in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Replace rolls annually or if the coating visibly flakes, cracks, or becomes sticky. Hand-wash any surfaces the paper touched and do not compost or recycle; discard as general waste.
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
- Simply Done has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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