· Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Pick Amount Of Rolls 18" Secure Seal White Kraft Butcher Paper Each
Likely grease-resistant coated; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
Kraft butcher paper typically uses water and grease-resistant treatment that may contain PFAS. The brand provides no information on coating chemistry or PFAS status.
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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 water-resistant coating
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
Kraft butcher paper typically requires fluorochemical treatment for grease resistance. Sealing Strip does not disclose coating chemistry, making PFAS presence unknown. Chronic dietary PFAS exposure is linked to immune and metabolic effects; acute risk from short-term food contact is very low, but repeated use with undisclosed formulation adds uncertainty.
Source, ATSDR ↗Adhesive or tape residues (if 'Secure Seal' implies adhesive strip)
If this product includes a sealing strip or adhesive tape, unknown adhesive chemistry could contact food indirectly if wrapper is not handled carefully. Product name is ambiguous; clarify whether adhesive is food-contact or applied to non-contact flap only.
What’s reassuring
Coating migration or degradation
No recalls or reports of coating peeling, flaking, or leaching into food from this brand's butcher paper exist in public records. Risk is typical of commodity food-contact paper and minimal if product is stored properly and not heated.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Kraft paper does not shed microplastics. Minor fiber dust is possible with rough handling but poses negligible risk during normal wrapping and storage of solid foods.
Ink or printing contaminants
This product description indicates white kraft with no visible printing; no dyes or inks are apparent. Risk is only if ink is present on contact surface, which is unlikely here.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Kraft butcher paper is cellulose fiber (wood pulp) with a water and grease-resistant coating applied to one side. The coating is the critical unknown, manufacturers typically use either fluorochemical (PFAS-based) or non-fluorinated wax/silicone barriers to repel fats and moisture. Sealing Strip does not publicly disclose which technology is used in this product. For food contact, the coating must not migrate into food under normal storage conditions, but the lack of transparency makes verification impossible.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sealing Strip is a private-label or lesser-known supplier with no publicly available sustainability reports, ingredient disclosure statements, or certifications (e.g., FDA premarket notification, third-party testing) that we could locate. The brand has not issued public statements about PFAS use or avoidance in their coating formulations. This silence is significant because major food-service paper suppliers (Duro, Sysco, Kraff) increasingly disclose PFAS status due to regulatory and retailer pressure.
How it compares in its category
Uncoated kraft paper and wax-coated butcher paper are widely available alternatives with lower PFAS risk. Some brands now offer PFAS-free certified coated kraft (Ahlstrom, some store brands) with third-party testing on file. This product sits in a middle zone, coated (better moisture barrier for meat) but unverified (higher PFAS uncertainty than branded competitors with public statements). Price and availability favor it, but transparency does not.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature or refrigerated meat wrapping only; do not microwave or expose to direct heat, as coating integrity under temperature is unstudied for this brand. Inspect for visible damage or ink smudges before use. Store in a cool, dry place away from oils and strong odors. For frequent bulk use, contact the manufacturer directly to request PFAS disclosure; if they cannot provide documentation, consider switching to a certified PFAS-free alternative.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
Better-graded alternatives in Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached paper, uncoated
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
IDL Packaging
White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth during storage
Limited concern
Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
⚠Starting grade for this product type
If You Care
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unbleached parchment paper, silicone coating
Silicone coating degradation under heat stress
Limited concern
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Limited concern
Brand no-added-PFAS claim and a 2021 lab result with no fluorine detected.
✓Lab test found no PFAS
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