· Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Mossy Oak Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper
Avoid. Grease-resistant coating identity not publicly stated.
Freezer paper with a waterproof coating lacks clear labeling of what that coating contains. No PFAS disclosure or test results are available from the brand.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
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
Paper with waterproof/grease-resistant coating, type 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.
Grease-resistant coating composition (undisclosed)
Sealpac does not specify whether the coating is polyethylene, wax, or fluorinated (PFAS-containing). Teflon-family coating-based coatings may migrate into fatty or oily foods; risk cannot be quantified without disclosure.
Coating degradation and migration
Heavy-duty coatings are prone to flaking or separation over time, especially if exposed to moisture or temperature fluctuations. Ingestion of coating fragments is unlikely but possible with compromised paper.
Thermal stability of coating at elevated temperatures
Freezer paper is rated for freezing only. Heat or direct oven exposure may break down the coating and release volatile or semi-volatile compounds; no independent testing of this product at elevated temperature is on record.
Bacterial or mold growth under damaged coating
If the waterproof coating cracks or peels, moisture can penetrate the paper substrate, creating conditions for microbial growth during storage. Regular inspection and replacement are important for food safety.
What’s reassuring
Ink or printing inks on exterior
The Mossy Oak branding print on the exterior is decorative only and should not contact food. Standard food-packaging inks are low-risk, but no specific certification for this product's printing is available.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Mossy Oak Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper is paper substrate with a waterproof and grease-resistant surface coating, but Sealpac does not publicly disclose the coating chemistry. Traditional freezer paper uses polyethylene film; modern alternatives sometimes use wax or fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based). Without disclosure, the coating's composition and migration potential into frozen or thawed foods cannot be reliably assessed.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sealpac is a regional or specialty brand with limited public transparency on material safety documentation or third-party certifications. No published PFAS testing results, recalls, or safety certifications (such as FDA food-contact verification) are readily available for this product. The silence on coating type is the primary concern and differs from major competitors who often specify polyethylene or wax composition.
How it compares in its category
Standard freezer paper (butcher paper with polyethylene backing) is well-established and generally regarded as low-risk for food contact. Wax-coated alternatives are also common and safer from PFAS perspective. This product's 'heavy-duty coated' claim without ingredient transparency makes it harder to rank; it may perform better than standard paper but introduces uncertainty about the coating agent, which is the key differentiator.
If you buy it
Use only for frozen storage, not for wrapping warm foods or direct oven use. Keep coated side away from foods when possible. Replace if coating shows visible wear, cracking, or separation. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent coating degradation. Consider requesting product safety data sheet (SDS) from Sealpac directly before bulk purchase.
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
- has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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