Is Whole Foods 365 PFAS-free?
Across 18 graded products, Whole Foods 365 averages F (34/100). 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 Whole Foods 365 C or better, safest first
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Whole Foods Market, Dinner Napkins, 2-ply, 100 Count - Pack Of 2
Virgin wood pulp, 2-ply paper
Lower-concern product; plain paper napkins rarely require PFAS, but brand offers no explicit statement.
⚠Risky category by default
Whole Foods 365
365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Popcorn
Paperboard popcorn bag with standard internal lining
Lower-concern choice; no known PFAS triggers, but bag lining composition unspecified.
⚠Risky category by default
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If You Care Baking Paper, Parchment, 70 Square Feet
silicone-coated parchment paper
Lower concern option with PFAS-free claim and third-party certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Whole Foods 365
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
unbleached paper with silicone coating
Lower concern parchment; PFAS-free claim but no third-party verification
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 By Whole Foods Market Dinner Napkins
bleached wood pulp with water/oil repellent finish
Skip until the brand discloses coating chemistry; napkins are low-priority PFAS vectors, but silence on grease resistance formulation is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Microwave Popcorn
paper/cardboard popcorn bag with grease-resistant lining
Skip or verify bag lining, microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS-based water/grease barriers, but 365 brand doesn't disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 Organic Microwave Popcorn
kraft paper bag with grease-resistant internal coating (likely fluorinated)
Skip unless independently tested; popcorn bag liners commonly use PFAS coatings for grease-resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 Everyday Value Organic Microwave Popcorn Light Butter Flavor
Paper/cardboard popcorn bag with grease-resistant interior coating
Skip or contact Whole Foods for coating specifics, microwave popcorn bags often use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 Organic Popcorn
paper/cardboard popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless Whole Foods discloses bag coating; grease-resistant popcorn packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 Organic White Cheddar Popcorn
paperboard popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Whole Foods discloses or tests bag liners for PFAS; grease-resistant coatings are a known PFAS vector in food packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic No Oil or Salt Microwave Popcorn, 9 Ounce
Paper popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS for grease resistance, Whole Foods makes no disclosure; choose stovetop or uncoated alternatives.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 By Wfm, Organic Light Butter Microwave Popcorn, 9 Ounce - 3 Pack
Paper microwave popcorn bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, microwave popcorn bags commonly use PFAS for grease resistance, and Whole Foods makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Unbleached Parchment Paper, 72 Sq Ft
unbleached paper with silicone coating
Parchment has silicone coating; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Unbleached Parchment Paper, 72 Sq Ft
silicone-coated paper
Lower concern. Unbleached paper with silicone coating unlikely to contain legacy PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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365 by Whole Foods Market Unbleached Parchment Paper
Unbleached paper, likely silicone-treated for non-stick release
Unbleached parchment likely safer than bleached, but PFAS status unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Simply Done Parchment Paper
silicone-coated kraft paper
Parchment paper typically uses silicone, lower PFAS concern than grease-resistant; not verified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Parchment Baking Sheets | 3 x 24 sheets
Silicone-coated parchment paper
Silicone-coated parchment is lower concern; brand provides no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bright Essentials Parchment Paper
Cellulose paper with silicone coating
Parchment paper typically lower PFAS risk, but coating source unknown.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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