Sam's Club · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
Lower risk. Plain aluminum foil typically does not contain PFAS.
This is plain aluminum foil with no coating or grease-resistant treatment mentioned. Bare aluminum needs no PFAS to work as a food barrier.
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Material
Aluminum foil
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
PFAS exposure happens more often with clothing products.
No PFAS disclosure
The company has not publicly discussed PFAS in this product.
Aluminum leaching from acidic foods
While aluminum foil is generally safe, prolonged contact with acidic foods (citrus, vinegar, tomato) can slowly dissolve the metal surface and increase aluminum in food. This is a documented but low-risk concern for typical storage and short-term cooking; heavy-duty foil's thickness mitigates this for normal use.
What’s reassuring
Safe base material
Made from ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber with no PFAS risk.
Microparticles or fragmentation
No established reports of this product shedding foil fragments into food under normal use. Damaged or crinkled foil is more prone to tearing; visual inspection before use prevents this.
Ink or printed labeling toxins
Member's Mark foil rolls typically have minimal printed labeling on the cardboard sleeve only, not on the foil itself. No inks contact food.
Heavy metals
Food-service aluminum foil for retail sale is refined to high purity standards (typically >99% aluminum) and compliant with FDA regulations. No lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals are added intentionally, and contamination recalls are not on record for this product line.
Source: FDA ↗Moisture absorption or mold growth
Aluminum foil is non-porous and does not absorb water or support microbial growth. Risk is only if the product is stored in extremely humid conditions and the cardboard roll itself becomes wet, which does not affect foil safety.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil is pure aluminum metal rolled into a thin, flexible sheet. Aluminum foil is chemically inert at normal food storage and cooking temperatures, meaning it does not leach metals or break down into the food it wraps. The 'heavy duty' designation indicates a thicker gauge (typically 0.024 inches or more), which improves puncture resistance and durability during storage and handling. No coatings, inks, or chemical treatments are applied to standard food-service aluminum foil.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sam's Club (Walmart subsidiary) does not publish detailed material safety documentation for Member's Mark foil, but the product meets FDA food-contact regulations for aluminum foil under 21 CFR 182.1231. No recalls, safety complaints, or contamination incidents are on record for this product line. Sam's Club maintains general food-safety compliance but does not actively promote third-party certifications for packaging items, which is typical for commodity food wraps.
How it compares in its category
Aluminum foil is among the safest single-use food-contact materials available; it has no plasticizer, flame retardant, or water-barrier chemical dependencies. Heavy-duty institutional foil (this product's tier) is more durable than standard consumer foil and better resists tearing during high-volume food service use. Compared to plastic wraps (which may off-gas), parchment paper (which can have silicone or fluorochemical coatings), or coated paperboard, foil avoids those chemical hazard classes entirely.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry location away from moisture; aluminum foil can corrode if exposed to salt water or humid air containing acidic compounds. Use as intended for wrapping, covering, and baking; do not use in direct contact with strong acids (vinegar, tomato sauce) for extended periods, as slow aluminum leaching can occur. Replace the roll if it becomes crinkled, torn, or dented during storage, as structural damage increases the risk of small flakes entering food. Foil is safe for oven use up to typical baking temperatures (500°F); no special precautions needed.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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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