Is Crinkle Cut PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Crinkle Cut averages F (25/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade C or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Ore Ida Golden Crinkles French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant treatment
Skip if PFAS-concerned; grease-resistant frozen-food packaging commonly uses PFAS coatings but Ore-Ida makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Great Value Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-containing)
Skip if concerned about PFAS; standard frozen-food packaging likely contains legacy grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ore Ida Frozen Extra Crispy Crinkle Fries
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging details are transparent, grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS, and Ore-Ida discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Strong Roots Crispy Crinkle Fries
paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorochemical)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging typically contains PFAS; no transparency provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Market Pantry Frozen Crispy Crinkle Cut French Fries
paperboard carton with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging disclosed; grease-resistant food cartons commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Meijer Crinkle Cut French Fries 5 Lbs
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Meijer for coating transparency, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS, and no disclosure is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kroger Crinkle Cut French Fries Bag
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact Kroger directly, greaseproof packaging commonly uses PFAS, but Kroger discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Ore Ida Extra Crispy Seasoned Crinkles
Paper/paperboard packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip due to unknown grease-resistant coating; safer frozen potato alternatives exist with transparent packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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