Is McCain PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, McCain 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
McCain
Quick Cook Straight Cut French Fried Potatoes
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating; frozen potato product
Skip or check McCain's packaging supplier statements, grease-resistant coating is a common PFAS vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
5 Minute Fries Shoestring Cut Potatoes 20 oz
Paperboard box with grease-resistant interior coating
Skip frozen fries in traditional grease-resistant packaging; risk comes from box lining, not product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Flavorlast Thick Potato Fry
paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact McCain for coating transparency; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Classic Fries
paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip until McCain discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Crinkle Fries 32 oz
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or seek explicit grease-resistant coating disclosure; McCain does not publicly disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Golden Fry McCain Golden Fry 3/8" Straight Cut French Fries, 5 lbs, 6 ct
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely Teflon-family coating-based)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; standard frozen-food packaging likely treated but unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Quick Cook Frozen Potatoes Waffle Fries
paperboard/carton packaging with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern, frozen food packaging commonly uses PFAS-based grease barriers; McCain has not disclosed treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Quick Cook Waffle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact McCain directly, grease-resistant packaging often contains PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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