Weber · Deli Meat & Cold Cuts Packaging
Weber Butcher Paper 7008
Butcher paper likely has PFAS-based grease treatment; no brand disclosure available.
This uncoated kraft paper designed for meat wrapping has grease resistance typical of papers treated with PFAS compounds. Brand provides no PFAS information.
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
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
kraft paper with grease-resistant treatment
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Weber Butcher Paper 7008 is made of, ingredients and materials
Weber Butcher Paper 7008 is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) treated with a grease-resistant coating to prevent oil and meat juices from saturating the sheet during storage and transport. The grease-resistant treatment is almost certainly fluorochemical-based (PFAS compounds), which is the industry standard for food-contact kraft papers; this coating is what gives the product its functional edge over untreated paper. The manufacturer (Weston) has made no public disclosure of the specific fluorochemical formulation or alternatives being used, which is typical but opaque for this product category.
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
Standard kraft butcher papers use PFAS compounds to repel grease and water; Weston has not disclosed whether this product uses legacy long-chain PFAS, newer short-chain alternatives, or other fluorochemicals. Leaching risk increases with heat, acidity, or prolonged contact with fatty foods.
Source, ATSDR ↗Coating degradation and migration
Over time, mechanical wear, moisture, or microbial growth can compromise the grease-resistant coating, potentially releasing treatment chemicals into food contact. Visual inspection for cracks, peeling, or discoloration is the only consumer-accessible check.
Thermal decomposition at high heat
Fluorochemical coatings can emit gaseous byproducts when exposed to temperatures above 200-300 degrees Celsius; this paper is not designed for oven use, but misuse in direct heat could pose inhalation risk in poorly ventilated spaces.
What’s reassuring
Ink or dyes in printed surfaces
If the product includes printed branding or grid lines, food-contact inks must be approved for that use; Weston's product documentation does not specify ink type or migration testing, and this is not a documented issue for butcher papers in this category.
Chlorine bleaching residue
Most kraft papers undergo mild bleaching; no evidence of harmful chlorine residue in commercial butcher papers, but Weston does not disclose bleaching practices or residual chlorine levels.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Weston is a meat-processing and food-service supply brand with no widely documented commitment to PFAS reduction or fluorochemical transparency in its product lines. The company has not published safety data sheets (SDS) or ingredient disclosures for this product in accessible public channels, making independent verification of coating chemistry impossible for consumers. There are no established recalls or safety controversies specific to this product line in public records, but the silence on composition is a material concern given PFAS prevalence in food-contact papers.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher papers rely on fluorochemical grease treatment; alternatives like uncoated kraft paper or silicone-coated parchment exist but perform differently (uncoated papers absorb moisture; silicone papers cost more and are less traditional for butchering). Some specialty producers now offer grease-resistant options with lower concern for PFAS, but they are less common in mainstream food-service supply and typically command a price premium. The Weber 7008 sits in the conventional, cost-competitive segment where PFAS-based treatment is standard industry practice.
If you buy it
Use this paper as intended, wrapping raw or cooked meat for short-term refrigeration or freezing, not as a cooking surface or for prolonged hot contact. Avoid using it in direct contact with acidic foods (vinegar, citrus marinades) or prolonged moisture, as these may degrade the grease coating and increase leaching risk. Do not use near open flame, high heat, or inside conventional ovens; the coating may release fumes or break down. Store in a cool, dry place and replace rolls if the surface becomes visibly degraded, torn, or discolored.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Weber has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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