MegaChef · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
MegaChef 125 Piece 8 Inch 5-8 Quart Square Air Fry Parchment Paper Liners
Lower concern. Parchment rarely requires PFAS, grease coating unconfirmed.
Air fryer parchment liners are silicone-coated, which typically avoids PFAS. The retailer provides no PFAS disclosure, and standard parchment carries modest risk only with water/grease treatment.
The better-graded swap
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
silicone-coated parchment paper
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.
Silicone coating degradation / particle shedding
Repeated heating and creasing can cause silicone layer to flake or powder; risk is low at air-fry temps (typically 350-400°F) but increases with reuse or temperatures exceeding 450°F. No ingestion hazard reported from silicone particles in food, but visual inspection before use is prudent.
Microplastic or fiber shedding into food
Worn or damaged parchment liners can shed small cellulose fibers or coating particles into food; risk increases with reuse and mechanical stress. This is a nuisance rather than a toxicological hazard but warrants replacement of visibly degraded liners.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues in parchment pulp
Parchment undergoes acid treatment rather than chlorine bleaching in modern production; residual chemical content is not documented as a hazard for food contact in FDA guidance. No recalls or safety incidents on record for Target or MegaChef parchment products.
Unconfirmed additives in coating formulation
Target provides no ingredient or additive disclosure for the silicone formulation (e.g., whether dimethicone, crosslinkers, or UV stabilizers are included). Standard silicone coatings used in food-contact paper have no hazard of this kind on record, but full formula transparency is absent.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This product is bleached parchment paper with a silicone non-stick coating, standard for single-use food contact liners. The parchment base is cellulose (plant fiber) treated with acid to create grease resistance; silicone adds heat tolerance and non-stick properties. Silicone is chemically inert at typical cooking temperatures (up to 420-480°F depending on formulation) and does not degrade into harmful compounds during normal air-fryer use. The 'square' format and 5-8 quart sizing is designed specifically for air-fryer baskets.
The brand's record and disclosure
Target (as distributor of the MegaChef brand) does not publish detailed safety certifications or material composition specs for this specific product on public channels. No recalls or safety incidents are on record for this product line. Target generally lacks transparency on PFAS commitments for food-contact paper products, though major parchment suppliers have largely moved away from PFAS-based grease coatings since 2016 due to regulatory pressure. The product carries no third-party certifications (FDA premarket approval not required for parchment liners).
How it compares in its category
Parchment liners are among the lowest-concern food-contact single-use products; they present lower concern than plastic wrap (BPA/phthalate leaching risk) or aluminum foil (potential aluminum migration). Silicone-coated parchment is functionally equivalent to brands like If You Care, Katbite, or store-brand equivalents; no significant performance or safety differentiation exists within parchment liners as a category. The 125-piece bulk package is typical for this price point and poses no additional hazard over smaller packs.
If you buy it
Use liners for air-frying, baking, and food storage up to their stated temperature limits (typically 420-480°F); do not reuse excessively, as coating wear increases fiber shedding risk. Replace any liners showing visible cracking, browning, or disintegration. Store in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation. Do not use in direct flame or on stovetop heat; parchment ignites above 450°F in sustained high-heat conditions.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- MegaChef has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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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
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Ink or printing residue (if printed side contacts food)
Limited concern
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Brand PFAS statement on record, which we have not verified.
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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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