Gordon Paper Butcher Paper vs Staples Butcher Paper Roll: which is safer?

Gordon Paper Butcher Paper is the clear pick. Staples Butcher Paper Roll carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.

Our pick

Gordon Paper Butcher Paper

Hardin Simmons

Gordon Paper Butcher Paper

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

D 66/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

kraft paper, bleached sulfate pulp

Confidence

72%

PossibleFiber shedding and ingestion

Staples Butcher Paper Roll

Koppers

Staples Butcher Paper Roll

PFAS grade

F 25/100

Overall grade

F 21/100

Verdict

Skip

Hazard flags

⚑ 1

Material

kraft paper, likely silicone-coated or wax-treated

Confidence

62%

PossibleCoating leachables (unknown composition)

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