Turkey Franks vs Turkey Pastrami Extra Lean 24 Ounces: which is safer?

Jennie-O Turkey Pastrami Extra Lean 24 Ounces is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

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Turkey Franks

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 44/100

Verdict

Buy with care

Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

food product (turkey/pork blend); packaging likely paper/cardboard wrapper or plastic film (unspecified)

Confidence

72%

LikelySodium nitrite/nitrate (processed meat preservative)

PossiblePackaging PFAS coating (unknown composition)

PossibleHeavy metal accumulation in poultry feedstock

Why this gradeBuy

Our pick

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Turkey Pastrami Extra Lean 24 Ounces

PFAS grade

C 70/100

Overall grade

F 56/100

Verdict

Buy

Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

Plastic film pouch packaging (PE/PP)

Confidence

75%

PossiblePolyester or nylon layer degradation and microplastic shedding

ReportedMeat-product additives (sodium nitrite, phosphates, preservatives)

Why this gradeBuy

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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