Sam's Club · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Drip EZ Wrap EZ Heavyweight Butcher Paper
Butcher paper often uses fluorinated coatings. Brand discloses nothing.
Heavyweight butcher paper usually has water and grease resistance from PFAS-based treatments. Sam's Club provides no information on coating chemistry or PFAS content.
The safe swap
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Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Good.
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Material
kraft paper with water-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
Butcher paper commonly uses PFAS-based water repellents; Sam's Club discloses nothing, and independent testing of this specific product is not on record. User cannot verify coating chemistry.
Source: ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and food contact leaching
Over time or with moisture exposure, the water-resistant coating may chip, peel, or break down, potentially allowing paper fibers or coating residues to contact food. Kraft paper itself is low-risk, but coating integrity failure is the primary concern.
Microorganism growth if wet and stored improperly
If the coating fails or the roll is stored in humid conditions, dampness can promote mold or bacterial growth on the paper. This is not a material hazard but a use-condition risk; proper storage prevents it.
What’s reassuring
Chlorine-based bleaching residues in paper pulp
No specific disclosure from Sam's Club on pulp processing. Kraft pulp is typically less heavily bleached than white tissue, but residual chlorine compounds are theoretically possible; regulatory limits in the US apply, and no violations have been reported for this product.
Ink or printing chemical transfer (if printed)
Drip EZ packaging indicates minimal printing on the roll itself. If printed graphics are present, food-grade compliance is assumed but not verified by Sam's Club on labeling.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Drip EZ Wrap is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) with a water-resistant coating applied to one side to prevent blood and moisture from soaking through. The coating composition is not disclosed by Sam's Club; butcher papers in this category typically use either wax, polyethylene, or fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based) to achieve water resistance. Without transparency, the coating type cannot be verified, which affects food-contact safety during storage of raw meat.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sam's Club (Walmart subsidiary) has no public commitment to PFAS-free food packaging and does not disclose coating chemistry for this product on labels or online. The company has faced criticism for opacity on PFAS in food contact materials, though it does not appear on major environmental advocacy lists for egregious violations. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact verification, GOTS, or fluorine-free claims) are listed for this product.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher papers use some form of water-resistant coating; this product is typical of bulk-supply offerings. Alternatives marketed as PFAS-free or certified organic exist but are less common in warehouse retail. Price point suggests cost-optimization, which historically correlates with use of cheaper fluorinated coatings rather than premium wax or bio-based alternatives in the food-wrapping industry.
If you buy it
Use only for wrapping raw meat and cold food storage (refrigerator temperatures). Do not use for hot-holding, oven heating, or microwave use, as heat can accelerate coating breakdown and potential leaching. Inspect the coated side regularly for peeling, wrinkling, or discoloration; discard roll if degradation is visible. Store in cool, dry conditions to extend shelf life and maintain coating integrity.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 42% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Sam's Club has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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