Is Simplot PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Simplot 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 Simplot C or better, safest first
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Traditional Homestead French Fry
Paper/cardboard box packaging with typical potato product contents (fried potatoes, vegetable oil, salt, seasonings)
Lower concern, standard frozen fry packaging with no known PFAS-prone materials, though no explicit brand assurance given.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Select Recipe Wedge Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Simplot discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Infinity French Fries 5 Pound 6 Per Case
paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Simplot discloses packaging treatment; grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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SeasonedCrisp Savory Batter Straight Cut French Fry
cardboard/paper packaging, likely grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; frozen-food packaging commonly treated with fluorinated compounds not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Traditional Cottage French Fries
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip unless you confirm packaging PFAS-free with Simplot directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Foods Frozen Savory Wedge Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Simplot directly, grease-resistant frozen food packaging often contains PFAS; no disclosure provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Traditional Tater Pals French Fry
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Uncertain risk; typical grease-resistant food packaging often uses PFAS but Simplot hasn't disclosed specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Conquest French Fries
cardboard/paper packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip until Simplot discloses coating composition, grease-resistant food packaging frequently contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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