Schwartz Brothers · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Jumbo Meat Wrap Paper Rolls
Avoid until brand discloses coating composition and PFAS status.
Schwartz Brothers does not disclose the grease-resistant treatment on this meat wrap paper. Food packaging with water and grease barriers frequently contain PFAS.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
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Material
paper with grease-resistant coating, composition unspecified
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
Uncoated composition is undisclosed. Fluorinated coatings are standard in meat-wrap products and are a known PFAS source; without brand testing or certification, presence cannot be ruled out.
Source: ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Paper coatings can flake or shed when crumpled, folded, or exposed to moisture. Ingestion of coating fragments is unlikely but possible if paper integrity is compromised during use.
Migration of coating additives into food
Even non-PFAS grease-resistant coatings may contain other synthetic compounds (plasticizers, slip agents) that migrate into fatty meats. Extent of migration depends on coating type and storage duration.
What’s reassuring
Chlorine or other halogen residues
No recalls or specific reports for Schwartz Brothers meat wrap. However, some coatings historically used chlorine-based water repellents; current formulations are not publicly documented for this brand.
Ink or printing contamination (if printed)
If product labels or branding are printed directly on food-contact surface, heavy metals or solvents in inks could leach. Product specifications do not clarify printing location; assume safe if printing is on outer roll only.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Schwartz Brothers Jumbo Meat Wrap is paper-based with a grease-resistant coating whose exact chemistry is not publicly disclosed. Grease-resistant coatings on food-contact paper are historically a major vector for PFAS (PFAS "forever chemicals"), which migrate into fatty foods. Without brand confirmation of coating composition, the true chemical profile remains opaque to consumers.
The brand's record and disclosure
Schwartz Brothers has not publicly disclosed the composition of this product's coating or provided certification of PFAS-free status. No third-party certifications (compostability, sustainability, chemical transparency) are evident in available product information. The brand's silence on this common food-safety concern is a notable gap in transparency for a meat-handling product.
How it compares in its category
Most conventional butcher paper and meat-wrap products use fluorinated coatings to repel grease and moisture; this is industry standard but poorly regulated at retail level. Alternatives include uncoated parchment (lower grease resistance), silicone-coated paper (generally safer but pricier), and certified PFAS-free wraps from brands that explicitly test and disclose. Schwartz's lack of transparency places it in the riskier half of the market.
If you buy it
Limit use to short-term wrapping (under 1 week refrigeration). Avoid direct contact with fatty meats for extended periods, as PFAS and other coating components migrate preferentially into lipids. Do not use for hot foods or in freezer storage beyond a few weeks. Discard any paper showing visible coating degradation, discoloration, or separation. Consider sourcing from brands with explicit PFAS-free or non-fluorinated certifications for routine use.
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
- Schwartz Brothers has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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