Is Hostess PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Hostess averages F (36/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Hostess C or better, safest first
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Michel Design Works Hostess Napkins
paper napkins (likely virgin or recycled cellulose)
Lower-concern product; typical disposable napkins rarely require PFAS coatings, but no public disclosure available.
⚠Risky category by default
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Michel Design Works Hostess Napkins Wild Hydrangea
Paper napkins with decorative design
Lower-concern choice, standard paper napkins unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Marathon Beverage Napkin
Paper napkin with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip unless Hostess discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant foodware historically high-risk for PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Greenhouse Hostess Napkin
paper napkin with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless Hostess confirms no PFAS in grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Michel Design Works Jubilee Hostess Napkins
paper napkins with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Michel Design Works clarifies coating chemistry, decorative paper napkins often use PFAS for grease resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Napkins Michel Design Works
Paper napkins with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless brand discloses coating composition; grease-resistant napkins commonly use PFAS-based treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bounty Quilted Napkins
Tissue paper with moisture/grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; quilted napkins commonly use fluorocarbon water/oil repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Vanity Fair Entertain Beverage Napkins
Virgin wood pulp with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, beverage napkins typically use fluorocarbon water-repellent coating coatings; Hostess does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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