Staples Butcher Paper Roll vs Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter: which is safer?

Staples Butcher Paper Roll is the clear pick. Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Staples Butcher Paper Roll

Compactor

Staples Butcher Paper Roll

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 52/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

cellulose paper, uncoated or minimally treated

Confidence

82%

PossibleMold and bacterial growth (storage condition)

ReportedThermal degradation and combustion

PossibleSizing agents and wet-strength additives

Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter

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Reynolds Kitchens Butcher Paper with Slide Cutter

PFAS grade

F 25/100

Overall grade

F 17/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

kraft paper with grease-resistant coating

Confidence

45%

PossibleFluorochemical (PFAS) in grease-resistant coating

PossibleThermal degradation of coating at high heat

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