Is Hurst PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Hurst averages F (31/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Hurst C or better, safest first
Hurst
Herr's Puff'n Corn, Hulless, Original
paper/cardboard bag packaging, hulless corn snack
Lower concern for direct PFAS exposure, but standard snack bags may have grease-resistant coatings, no public transparency from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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HR Poppin' Snacks 8 oz Root Beer Float Popcorn - Pack of 2
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until ingredient/coating transparency improves, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hurst
02419 Microwave Popcorn / 3-Pack
paper/kraft bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Hurst directly, grease-resistant popcorn bag coating typically contains PFAS; brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hurst
60ct Buttery White Microwave Hulless Popcorn
Paper bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip unless brand discloses coating; microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS water/grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hurst
Hulless Buttered Microwave Popcorn
Paper/paperboard popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Hurst directly, microwave popcorn bags are a known PFAS concern, and no public claims address it.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hurst
Microwave Popcorn on the Cob
paperboard pouch with grease-resistant lining
Skip or verify, grease-resistant microwave packaging commonly uses PFAS; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hurst
36ct Case of Sweet Kettle Corn Microwave Hulless Popcorn
paper/kraft microwave popcorn bag with grease-resistant lining
Skip or contact Hurst directly, microwave popcorn bags often contain PFAS in grease-resistant coatings, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hurst
60ct Cheddar Cheese Microwave Hulless Popcorn
paperboard popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern: microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers, but Hurst discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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