Is Late July PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Late July 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
Late July
Organic Popcorn
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, grease-resistant popcorn bags commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Late July
Black Jewell Microwave Popcorn 6 Pack 8.7 oz Each
Paper bag with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Late July
Jolly Time Xtra Butter Microwave Popcorn
kraft paper bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip, microwave popcorn bag linings commonly contain PFAS; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Late July
Black Jewell Microwave Kettle Popcorn
Microwave popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating (presumed Teflon-family coating)
Microwave popcorn bags commonly contain PFAS-based grease barriers; Late July makes no disclosure, moderate concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Late July
Marketside Freedom Kettle Corn Popcorn
paper/paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip or contact brand; grease-resistant popcorn packaging historically uses PFAS, and Late July/Marketside do not disclose coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Late July
Jolly Time Simply Popped Butter Microwave Popcorn
paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Late July
Patriotic Popcorn
paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip or contact brand, greaseproof popcorn packaging commonly uses PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Late July
Homestyle Light Microwave Popcorn
paperboard pouch with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant popcorn packaging often contains PFAS, but Late July discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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