Is Krekel's PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Krekel's averages F (46/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Krekel's C or better, safest first
Krekel's
Kretschmar Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast
vacuum-sealed plastic film (primary concern), meat product on cardboard backing
Lower PFAS risk for the meat itself; monitor the packaging film.
⚠Risky category by default
Krekel's
Kretschmar Honey Roasted Turkey Breast
Paper/plastic laminate food packaging (deli meat wrapper)
Lower concern for deli meat wrapper itself; typical food-contact paper rarely intentionally treated with PFAS, though grease-resistance coatings warrant monitor
⚠Risky category by default
Krekel's
Kretschmar Turkey
Sliced turkey meat in plastic/paper packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the meat itself; packaging materials unstated, request details from Krekel's if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Krekel's
Deli Sliced - Krey Bologna
deli meat product (bologna)
Skip, packaging chemistry unknown; safer alternatives with transparent suppliers exist.
⚠Risky category by default
Krekel's
Kretschmar Lunchmeat
paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip due to unknown grease-resistant coating; safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Krekel's
Kretschmar Party Platter
Plastic-coated paperboard food packaging (platter base)
Skip unless you contact Krekel's directly about grease-barrier coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Krekel's
Kretschmar Deli Bologna, 4.49 Pound -- 4 per case
processed meat in plastic/paperboard deli packaging (likely grease-resistant coating)
Skip if concerned about PFAS; deli meat packaging commonly uses grease-resistant treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Krekel's
Kretschmar Deli Tray
Plastic-coated or laminated food-service tray (coating unspecified)
Skip until coating is disclosed, deli trays often use grease-resistant laminates that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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