Is Idahoan PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Idahoan 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 Idahoan C or better, safest first
Idahoan
Ore Ida Crispy Shoestrings
potato, vegetable oil, salt, food-grade packaging (cardboard/paper box)
Lower concern for PFAS; frozen fries themselves are not a known PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Idahoan
Lamb Weston Hand Cut Style Fries
Cardboard box with grease-resistant lining (likely fluorochemical-treated)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; grease-resistant frozen-food packaging commonly contains PFAS but Lamb Weston/Idahoan disclose nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Lamb Weston Super Crispy Shoestring Fries
paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-containing)
Skip or accept minor risk, silent on PFAS in grease-resistant packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Lamb Weston Super Crispy Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating composition is disclosed; grease-resistant packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
French Fries
paper/cardboard box packaging with grease-resistant barrier coating
Skip due to unknown grease-barrier coating; greaseproof food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Ore Ida Golden Crinkles French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating; frozen potato product
Skip if concerned about PFAS; grease-resistant frozen food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Monarch Potato, French-Fry Crinkle Cut Idaho 1/2" Extra-Long-Fancy Frozen Bag - Default Title
paper/plastic laminate bag with grease barrier
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status of packaging, grease-resistant food bags commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS; no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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