Oklahoma Joe's · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Oklahoma Joe's Peach Butcher Paper
Butcher paper likely treated with PFAS for water and grease resistance.
Butcher paper commonly receives fluorinated water and grease-resistant coatings, a known PFAS application. Schnucks provides no transparency on treatment chemistry or PFAS content.
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IDL Packaging
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
95/100 safety
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Material
kraft paper with waterproof/grease-resistant treatment
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 requires water and grease resistance for functional performance. Historical industry standard relied on PFAS-based fluorochemicals; Schnucks has not disclosed whether this product uses PFAS-free alternatives. No testing data is publicly available.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and particle shedding during heating or extended contact
If the water-resistant treatment is worn or damaged, kraft fibers may shed into fatty foods. Direct wrapping of hot items can accelerate coating breakdown. Use presents lower concern for cold or room-temperature storage.
Bacterial growth if paper becomes damp and is reused
Kraft paper absorbs moisture if stored in humid conditions or if wet. Damp paper can harbor mold or bacteria if reused multiple times. Single-use or prompt disposal after contact with raw meat is recommended.
What’s reassuring
Ink or dye migration from colored paper surface
The peach color is applied during kraft manufacturing. FDA-approved food-contact inks are standard in the US, and no recalls or contamination reports exist for this product line. Risk is low if paper is used as intended (outer wrapping layer between meat and air).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Oklahoma Joe's Peach Butcher Paper is kraft paper, a wood-pulp material with a waterproof and grease-resistant coating applied to the surface. The coating formulation is not disclosed by Schnucks or the manufacturer. Kraft paper itself is inert and food-safe, but the treatment chemical(s) determine actual safety for direct food contact, especially when exposed to heat or fatty meats.
The brand's record and disclosure
Schnucks, a regional US grocery chain, does not publicly disclose the specific water and grease-resistant treatment used in this product or state whether PFAS compounds are present. No third-party certifications (such as FDA approval for food contact or PFOA-free claims) are on record for this SKU. The brand has not published a PFAS elimination or disclosure policy for food packaging lines.
How it compares in its category
Most butcher papers sold at retail use either PFAS-based (aqueous film-forming fluorochemicals) or non-fluorinated water repellents. Unbleached kraft is standard; the peach color here likely involves harmless mineral or organic dyes added to the pulp. Some premium alternatives (e.g., Kirkland, Costco Signature) have begun marketing PFAS-free butcher paper, though they rarely provide test reports. This product's silent stance places it in the middle of the transparency spectrum.
If you buy it
Use this paper for wrapping raw or cooked meat at room temperature or in refrigeration without concern. Avoid direct contact with food heated above 400°F (e.g., do not wrap hot smoking meat directly; use foil instead). Replace if the coating visibly degrades (peeling, discoloration, or loss of water repellency). Store in a cool, dry place to prevent mold on the kraft surface and extend shelf life.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Oklahoma Joe's has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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IDL Packaging
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unbleached natural kraft paper
Mold or microbial growth
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
Gordon Paper
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kraft paper, bleached sulfate pulp
Fiber shedding and ingestion
Limited concern
Lower concern; uncoated butcher paper has minimal PFAS risk.
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unbleached kraft paper, no disclosed coating
Mold or bacterial growth on stored rolls
Limited concern
Fiber shedding into fatty foods
Limited concern
Lower risk due to lack of grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
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