Is Smartfood PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Smartfood 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
Smartfood
Popcorn Variety Pack
Paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant popcorn bags commonly use PFAS coatings, but Smartfood discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smartfood
Popcorn White Cheddar Cheese
Paper/paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Lower concern than treated cookware, but grease-resistant food packaging is a known PFAS-use category; no lab data on this product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smartfood
Smart Food White Cheddar Popcorn
Paper/paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Smartfood discloses packaging coating composition or commits to PFAS-free bags.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smartfood
Popcorn
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Smartfood discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smartfood
White Cheddar Popcorn
Paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or seek transparency, grease-resistant popcorn packaging commonly uses PFAS; Smartfood has not disclosed composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smartfood
Popcorn White Cheddar
paperboard pouch with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand confirms PFAS status, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS, and Smartfood has not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smartfood
Cheddar Popcorn 7 oz
Paper/paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip if PFAS-free alternatives exist; conventional microwaveable popcorn bags commonly use fluorinated grease-resistant coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smartfood
Popcorn Sea Salt
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Smartfood discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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