Mr. Bar-B-Q · Deli Meat & Cold Cuts Packaging
Mr. Bar-B-Q Butcher Paper Roll
Likely lower concern; standard butcher paper rarely uses PFAS.
Butcher paper is typically kraft paper with silicone or wax coating, not PFAS-based. No disclosure exists from the brand, but category risk is low.
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Material
Kraft paper with likely silicone or water-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What Mr. Bar-B-Q Butcher Paper Roll is made of, ingredients and materials
Mr. Bar-B-Q butcher paper is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a coating to resist grease and moisture during food contact and storage. The coating is most likely silicone-based or a wax-polymer blend, which are inert at room temperature and moderately resistant to the temperatures typical of butcher use (thawing, refrigeration, wrapping raw meat). Kraft paper itself is unbleached or partially bleached wood fiber; unbleached versions carry lower chemical burden. The roll format means no plastic casing to off-gas.
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.
Coating migration at elevated temperature
If silicone or wax-polymer coatings are used, heating above 200 F may soften them and cause microscopic transfer to food. This is not toxic but is a quality issue; avoid wrapping hot foods directly.
Mold or bacterial growth if dampened and stored improperly
Kraft paper absorbs moisture and can support mold if left damp in warm conditions. Store rolls in dry environments; discard if rolls become visibly moldy or smell of mildew.
What’s reassuring
Ink or dye residue on printed surface
This product roll typically has minimal or no printed text on the food-contact side. If printing is present, it should use food-safe inks; no recalls or contamination reports exist for Mr. Bar-B-Q butcher paper.
Residual processing chemicals in kraft substrate
Kraft paper manufacturing uses bleach and sizing agents, but these are removed or inert in the finished product. No documented leaching into food has been reported for standard butcher paper.
Microplastic shedding from coating
Silicone and wax coatings do not shed microplastics. Kraft paper is cellulose-based and does not fragment into synthetic particles during normal use.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Mr. Bar-B-Q is a generic store-brand product with minimal public disclosure on material sourcing or coating chemistry. No recalls or safety violations are on record for this specific butcher paper line. The brand does not publish safety data sheets or material certifications, which is typical for commodity food-contact paper products in this price tier. Verification of specific coating type requires contacting the distributor directly.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper rolls occupy a low-hazard niche compared to plastic films or coated cardboard food boxes. Kraft paper with silicone or wax coatings is the industry standard and is widely regarded as food-safe by health agencies. Store-brand butcher paper is chemically indistinguishable from premium brands in most cases; price reflects margins and distribution, not material quality. This product sits in the middle of the commodity range, no known defects or premium certifications.
If you buy it
Use for wrapping raw or cooked meat, cheese, and dry foods at or below room temperature or refrigeration. Avoid direct contact with high heat (do not wrap around hot items fresh from oven or grill); the coating may soften or transfer if exposed to temperatures above 200 F for sustained periods. Replace rolls every 12-24 months even if unused, as coating can degrade with age and humidity exposure. Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight to preserve water-resistance.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Mr. Bar-B-Q has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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