Deli Meat & Cold Cuts Packaging, ranked by PFAS safety
180 products graded A to F, safest first. 69 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in deli meat & cold cuts packaging, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best deli meat & cold cuts packaging
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
Thumann's
Pork & Beef Hot Dogs — Thumann's
Skip or contact brand; grease-resistant packaging often uses PFAS coatings, but Thumann's does not publicly disclose.
Organic Prairie
Organic Prairie Jalapeno Beef
Lower concern for PFAS; standard meat packaging unlikely to require fluorochemical coatings.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Oscar Mayer
Smoked Ham & Turkey Sub Kit
plastic film wrapper; likely PE or PP film
Lower-concern food item; packaging PFAS risk modest but not ruled out, no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Boar's Head
Charcuterie & Cheese Tray
food (charcuterie, cheese); cardboard/plastic tray substrate
Lower concern for PFAS, food itself is not a typical PFAS vector, though tray origin unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Boar's Head
Charcuterie & Cheese
plastic film (vacuum-sealed package)
Lower concern for direct product, but packaging PFAS content unknown, verify compostability claims elsewhere.
⚠Risky category by default
Boar's Head
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Sliced turkey meat in plastic/paper composite packaging
Lower concern for PFAS; primary risk is packaging film, not the product itself.
⚠Risky category by default
Applegate
Organic Roasted Turkey Breast
deli meat in plastic/paper composite packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; packaging risk unclear but typical for deli category.
⚠Risky category by default
Hormel
Gatherings Hard Salami & Pepperoni Party Tray
food (meat/pepperoni), plastic/paperboard tray
Lower concern for direct PFAS in food; modest risk from tray if grease-resistant coated.
⚠Risky category by default
Hormel
Cherrywood Smoked Deli Ham
Cured pork product in plastic/paper/film packaging
Lower concern for PFAS in the ham itself; packaging type unknown, contact Hormel if grease-resistant film used.
⚠Risky category by default
Sara Lee
Honey Roasted Turkey Breast
Plastic film/laminate wrapper (inner food contact); likely polyester or polypropylene base
Lower concern for PFAS in the meat itself; wrapper requires scrutiny for grease-resistant coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Spam
Classic
Steel can with organic-based inner lacquer coating
Lower-concern canned food; PFAS risk unlikely in can lining but unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
Spam
Variety Gift Pack with Slicer, 9-Count
Canned processed meat; steel can with standard epoxy-based interior lining; plastic slicer tool
Lower-concern food product; standard canned meat poses minimal PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Spam
Less Sodium 12 oz. 8 pk.
Steel can; tinplate coating standard for canned meat products
Lower concern. Canned meat uses standard food-grade tinplate; PFAS risk minimal but can lining unverified.
⚠Risky category by default
Spam
Classic Canned Meat 2-Pack
Tinned steel can with food-grade epoxy interior lining
Lower PFAS concern for the meat itself; standard food-can lining type carries historical PFAS risk but unlikely in current formulations.
⚠Risky category by default
Perdue
Farms Turkey Carving Roast and Quarter Ham Duo
meat product in vacuum/modified-atmosphere plastic film packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; packaging type warrants caution but no public evidence of intentional PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Perdue
No Antibiotics Ever 2 Star Deli Skinless Oven Roasted With Binder Turkey Breast; 10 Pound; 1 Per Box; 2 Per Case
plastic film/paperboard overwrap; turkey meat product
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; packaging risk unclear without material disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Perdue
Farms Sandwich Builders Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, 2 Pound -- 6 per case., Size: 2 lbs
Sliced poultry meat in vacuum-sealed plastic film
Lower PFAS concern for the meat itself; vacuum-film packaging warrants standard precaution.
⚠Risky category by default
Perdue
HARVESTLAND Thin Sliced Free Range Breasts
Vacuum-sealed plastic film; chicken meat
Lower concern; standard poultry packaging with no known PFAS triggers, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
Butterball
Just Perfect Hand Crafted Naturally Roasted Deli Sliced Turkey Breast
deli meat in plastic/paper packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; standard deli-meat packaging is not a typical PFAS application.
⚠Risky category by default
Butterball
Jewel-Osco Butterball Turkey Breast Roast
Poultry meat in plastic/paper hybrid packaging
Lower-concern food item; no known PFAS-prone materials in the product itself, though packaging source unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Butterball
Deli Sliced Turkey Pastrami
plastic film packaging (likely PET or PP)
Lower concern; standard deli meat packaging unlikely to require PFAS treatments, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Butterball
Turkey Breast & Chicken Breast Variety Pack
poultry meat in vacuum-sealed plastic film packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; packaging risk remains unquantified.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Pork Salt Sliced
Pork product in paper/cardboard packaging
Lower concern for PFAS, packaged meat product with standard food packaging, no high-risk coatings typical.
⚠Risky category by default
Smithfield
Homestyle Marinated Roast
plastic film / polymer packaging (unspecified)
Low PFAS risk for the meat itself; packaging composition unknown, standard concern for sealed processed meats.
⚠Risky category by default
Eckrich
Deli Genoa Salami
plastic film / paper-based food packaging wrapper
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; packaging source unknown, moderate caution warranted.
⚠Risky category by default
Eckrich
Old Fashion Loaf
Paper/cardboard packaging, meat product
Lower concern; standard meat packaging with no known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Eckrich
Bologna
Paper/cardboard package; processed meat product
Lower concern for direct PFAS in product itself; packaging risk remains typical for deli meat category, no specific concern raised.
⚠Risky category by default
Jennie-O
Oven Ready Boneless Turkey Breast
Paper/cardboard packaging with likely plastic film liner
Lower concern for direct PFAS risk; standard poultry packaging unlikely to use intentional PFAS coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Jennie-O
Turkey Pastrami Extra Lean 24 Ounces
Plastic film pouch packaging (PE/PP)
Lower-concern product; standard meat packaging does not require PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Jennie-O
Turkey Franks
food product (turkey/pork blend); packaging likely paper/cardboard wrapper or plastic film (unspecified)
Lower concern for PFAS in the product itself; packaging composition lacks public disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Uncured Beef Summer Sausage
Cured/uncured beef sausage in cellulose or collagen casing, packaged in standard plastic or laminate film
Lower concern for PFAS risk; typical meat product with no red flags, though packaging origin unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Hardwood Smoked Pork Bacon
Paper/cellulose-based food packaging (bacon wrapper)
Lower PFAS concern for this product category, but packaging composition unconfirmed by brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Organic Uncured Beef Jalapeno Summer Sausage
Cured beef, pork, spices in plastic/casings packaging
Lower PFAS risk; packaged meat product unlikely to need water-repellent coating coatings, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Uncured Beef Summer Roasted Garlic Sausage
Cured/uncured beef sausage in casings (likely cellulose or collagen) in plastic/film packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the meat itself, but packaging history warrants caution on grease-resistant coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Uncured Pepperoni Sliced 5 oz
Cured pork pepperoni in plastic film pouch
Lower concern for PFAS in product itself; packaging type unknown but no red flags.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Roast Beef, Organic
Vacuum-sealed meat in standard food-grade flexible packaging (likely polyester/polyethylene film)
Lower concern for typical roast beef packaging; PFAS use in meat film linings is not standard industry practice.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Jalapeno Beef
beef product in paper/cardboard packaging
Lower concern for PFAS; standard meat packaging unlikely to require fluorochemical coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Organic Prairie
Mighty Beef Stick
meat stick (beef, salt, spices) in sealed plastic/cellulose casing
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; packaging source unclear without spec sheet.
⚠Risky category by default
Wellshire Farms
Wellshire Virginia Brand Uncured Deli Ham
Paper/plastic composite food wrapper, standard meat packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; packaging risk remains standard retail baseline.
⚠Risky category by default
Wellshire Farms
Wellshire Black Forest Uncured Deli Ham
plastic film overwrap/paperboard carton
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; focus scrutiny on flexible packaging film if used.
⚠Risky category by default
Dietz & Watson
Prosciutto Party Pack
Prosciutto (cured pork) in plastic/paper packaging
Lower concern for the product itself; packaging risk unknown but standard for deli meat.
⚠Risky category by default
Dietz & Watson
Dietz Trios Genoa Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone Cheese
plastic film or paper wrapper (standard food packaging)
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; standard packaging lacks known PFAS triggers but unverified.
⚠Risky category by default
Dietz & Watson
Breast Turkey Gourmet Lite
processed poultry; packaging not specified in product name
Lower concern for the product itself; packaging PFAS risk unknown without specification.
⚠Risky category by default
Dietz & Watson
Beef Franks, Deli, The Original, Family Pack
Meat product in plastic-film family pack
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; packaging coating unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Garrett County
Garrett Valley Farms Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
poultry product in standard food packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; packaging composition unknown but standard meat packaging poses modest risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Garrett County
Charcuterie Box with Beef Tenderloin - Restaurant DeGolyer
Food product (beef tenderloin) in food-service packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; monitor packaging origin.
⚠Risky category by default
Great Value
Original Bologna
Cellulose-based casing with meat filling; paperboard outer packaging
Lower concern; packaged deli meat with no known PFAS-risk materials, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Krekel's
Kretschmar Sliced Roasted Turkey Breast
vacuum-sealed plastic film (primary concern), meat product on cardboard backing
Lower PFAS risk for the meat itself; monitor the packaging film.
⚠Risky category by default
Krekel's
Kretschmar Honey Roasted Turkey Breast
Paper/plastic laminate food packaging (deli meat wrapper)
Lower concern for deli meat wrapper itself; typical food-contact paper rarely intentionally treated with PFAS, though grease-resistance coatings warrant monitor
⚠Risky category by default
Krekel's
Kretschmar Turkey
Sliced turkey meat in plastic/paper packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the meat itself; packaging materials unstated, request details from Krekel's if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Land O'Frost
Land O'Frost Beef
vacuum-sealed plastic film (polyethylene/polypropylene), no known Teflon-family coating
Lower concern; deli meat packaging uses standard polymers without typical PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Niman Ranch
Uncured Corned Beef Sliced
plastic/paper food packaging (product interior); typical retail meat package
Lower PFAS concern for the meat itself; packaging disclosure unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Niman Ranch
Uncured Sliced Beef Pastrami
plastic film / paper-based food wrapper
Lower concern for this specific product; focus on the meat itself rather than the package.
⚠Risky category by default
Niman Ranch
Sliced Beef Pastrami
Vacuum-sealed plastic film packaging (likely polyethylene or polypropylene base)
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; standard meat packaging carries minimal inherent risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Niman Ranch
Genoa Salame, Provolone & Taralli Bread
paper/cardboard paperboard packaging
Lower-concern food item; packaging PFAS risk from exterior coating unknown, but product itself unlikely a significant PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Roessler
Mrs. Ressler'S Case Cooked Beef Pastrami - 14 lb Case
vacuum-sealed cooked beef in standard retail food packaging
Lower concern for direct PFAS risk, but packaging details unverified, standard practice for cooked deli meats.
⚠Risky category by default
Roessler
Ros Deli Boneless Chicken Breast Meat
Raw boneless chicken breast meat
Lower concern for the meat itself; focus on packaging materials if visible.
⚠Risky category by default
Roessler
Pre-Sliced Deli Beef Pastrami
deli meat in plastic film/vacuum packaging
Lower concern for typical deli packaging; PFAS risk is in the film, not the meat itself.
⚠Risky category by default
Roessler
Kosher Sliced Roast Beef LB.Deli
Deli meat (beef) in paper/plastic wrapper
Lower concern for PFAS risk; standard deli meat with no known grease-resistant coatings or Teflon-family coating treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Simply Nature
NATURAL CHOICE Natural Choice Oven Roasted Deli Turkey
deli turkey (processed meat) in standard food packaging
Lower concern, processed meat itself has no inherent PFAS risk, but packaging source unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Thumann's
German Variety Pack — Thumann's
cardboard/paperboard packaging for deli meats
Lower PFAS concern for the food product itself; packaging risk unknown but unconfirmed.
⚠Risky category by default
Thumann's
Natural Casing Pork & Beef Hot Dogs — Thumann's
natural pork & beef casing, minimal processing
Lower concern for the food itself; check packaging separately.
⚠Risky category by default
Thumann's
Italian Sausage Variety Pack — Thumann's
Meat product in vacuum-sealed plastic film
Lower concern for PFAS risk; standard deli meat packaging unlikely to require water/grease resistance coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Thumann's
Beef Frankfurters Pushcart Style 16 oz
meat product in standard food-contact packaging (likely plastic film or paperboard wrapper)
Lower concern for PFAS in the product itself; packaging source unknown but standard retail meat packaging is not a typical PFAS application.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
6 Can Yoder's Meat Sampler Pack
Metal cans (steel/aluminum) with standard food-grade interior coating
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; canned meat is not a common PFAS source, but can coatings remain a data gap.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
Buy Yoder's Meat Bundle | For Sale Now | Safecastle
vacuum-sealed packaged meat (primary concern: packaging film)
Typical processed meat packaging, PFAS risk unclear; lower concern than coated cookware, but no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
's Canned Pork Chunks Meat Case
steel can with epoxy-phenolic or oleoresinous enamel interior lining (standard food-can coating)
Lower concern; standard metal food can with no known PFAS-prone features, but interior coating composition not publicly disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
's Fully Cooked 28 Oz Meat Sampler Pack - 6 Cans
Steel cans with standard food-grade epoxy or oleoresinous lacquer lining
Lower concern for PFAS; standard canned meat uses common lining, no red flags, but no affirmative PFAS disclosure either.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
's Canned Premium Variety Pack (Beef, Chicken, Hamburger, Turkey, Pork, Pork Sausage) 12 Cans/Full Case
Steel can with oleoresinous epoxy or phenolic can coating (standard industry interior lining)
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself, but standard can coatings carry inherent uncertainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
's Fresh Real Canned Pork Sausage
tinplate steel can lining (epoxy-phenolic or oleoresinous)
Lower PFAS concern for the product itself, but standard can linings lack transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
's Pork Shoulder Roast
vacuum-sealed plastic pouch (unclear composition, likely polyethylene/polypropylene)
Lower concern for typical meat packaging, but opacity on material specs limits certainty.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Oscar Mayer
Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
plastic film/multilayer packaging
Low visibility, deli meat packaging materials rarely disclosed; assume grease-resistant coating absent given product type, but no public confirmation.
⚠Risky category by default
Hormel
Natural Choice Oven Roasted Deli Turkey
Plastic/paperboard meat packaging with unknown barrier coating
Skip, deli meat packaging commonly uses grease-resistant coatings; no transparency from Hormel on PFAS status.
⚠Risky category by default
Hormel
Deli Turkey Oven Roasted Double Pack
Plastic film and/or laminated paperboard packaging
No public PFAS commitment from Hormel; deli meat packaging may contain grease-resistant coatings, contact brand directly for assurance.
⚠Risky category by default
Sara Lee
Deli Style Corned Beef
Conventional plastic/paperboard food packaging; likely polyethylene or coated paperboard
Limited public data on this product's packaging treatment; lower concern than grease-resistant or waterproofed packaging, but PFAS use in food packaging coating
⚠Risky category by default
Sara Lee
Premium Meats Honey Roasted Turkey Breast
plastic film and adhesives (likely polyethylene or polypropylene with adhesive layers)
Lower concern, but packaging composition not publicly disclosed, skip if PFAS transparency matters to you.
⚠Risky category by default
Perdue
Farms Sandwich Builders Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
sliced poultry meat in plastic film/poly packaging
Skip; packaging PFAS risk unclear due to lack of manufacturer disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Butterball
Deep Fried Whole Turkey Breast Deli Meat
Deli meat product; packaging material unspecified
Skip due to packaging uncertainty, no brand disclosure on PFAS risk in food contact materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Butterball
Fresh Sliced Deli Meat Cajun Style Turkey Breast
Paper/plastic laminate deli package (likely polyethylene; grease-resistant coating unknown)
Deli meat packaging rarely discloses PFAS; modest concern but no public evidence of contamination.
⚠Risky category by default
Eckrich
Deli Beef Bologna
plastic film wrapper (unspecified resin)
Unknown PFAS risk in packaging; no brand transparency on materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Eckrich
Deli Hard Salami
plastic film / cellophane wrapper; salami product
Skip or contact Eckrich directly, packaging PFAS status undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Jennie-O
All-Natural Turkey Sausage
plastic film/polyethylene food packaging
Moderate concern due to opaque packaging materials and no PFAS disclosure from brand.
⚠Risky category by default
Wellshire Farms
Hillshire Farm Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Honey Ham Deli Lunch Meat
plastic film and paper food packaging
Typical deli meat packaging with no public PFAS disclosure, concern arises from grease-resistant coating likelihood, not confirmed composition.
⚠Risky category by default
Wellshire Farms
Wellshire Oven Roasted Turkey Breast 7 oz
Plastic film/polymer food packaging (inner wrapper); outer carton unknown
Low public transparency on packaging materials; PFAS risk cannot be ruled out for processed meat packaging.
⚠Risky category by default
Wellshire Farms
8oz Slow Cooked Ham, Fully Cooked and Ready to Serve – Made from Humanely Raised Pork with No Antibiotics or Hormones, a Tender and
processed pork meat in paper/paperboard carton (likely PFAS-treated)
Moderate concern: processed deli meat in packaging likely treated with PFAS for grease resistance; no brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Dietz & Watson
Deli Beef Franks
processed beef in plastic casing/packaging
Skip until brand confirms packaging PFAS status; deli meat packaging risk is real but unverified here.
⚠Risky category by default
Dietz & Watson
Black Forest Ham Uncured
Paper-based laminate food packaging (typical deli ham wrapper)
Lower-risk category, but packaging PFAS use undisclosed, standard industry silence on grease barriers.
⚠Risky category by default
Great Value
Roasted Thin Sliced Roast Beef Lunchmeat
plastic film or laminate packaging (interior contact layer unspecified)
Insufficient data; typical deli meat packaging may use grease-resistant coatings, contact manufacturer for specifics.
⚠Risky category by default
Krekel's
Deli Sliced - Krey Bologna
deli meat product (bologna)
Skip, packaging chemistry unknown; safer alternatives with transparent suppliers exist.
⚠Risky category by default
Yoder
Canned Meats Premium Variety Pack (Beef, Chicken, Hamburger, Turkey, Pork, Pork Sausage) 12 Cans/Full Case
steel cans with standard epoxy or oleoresinous lacquer interior linings
Standard canned meat with unknown can-lining composition; low visibility into PFAS risk but not flagged for high concern.
⚠Risky category by default
Hillshire Farm
Deli Select Ultra Thin Roast Beef Deli Select
Plastic film/laminate packaging (composition not disclosed)
Skip unless you can confirm packaging source, deli meat films often use fluorinated barrier coatings.
⚠Undisclosed proprietary coating
Oscar Mayer
Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Plastic film packaging with grease-resistant barrier coating
Skip or contact Oscar Mayer; grease-resistant deli packaging historically used PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Applegate
Naturals Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Plastic film package with grease-resistant coating (likely food contact surface)
Unknown coating composition; skip if concerned about packaging PFAS, or contact brand for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Applegate
Uncured Black Forest Ham
plastic film/paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, deli meat packaging often uses grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS; no transparency from Applegate.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hormel
Deli Honey Ham
plastic film packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or minimize contact, grease-resistant deli meat packaging commonly uses PFAS; Hormel makes no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hormel
Natural Choice Smoked Deli Turkey
paper/plastic composite packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Hormel discloses packaging coating composition or verifies PFAS-free status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hormel
Deli Roast Beef
Paper/cardboard packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip if concerned about PFAS in food contact; safer alternatives exist with transparent packaging disclosures.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hormel
Gatherings Honey Ham & Turkey Party Tray
Plastic-lined tray with grease-resistant barrier coating
Skip or contact Hormel, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS, brand silent on composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hillshire Farm
Ultra Thin Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
plastic film packaging (likely polyethylene or polypropylene) with grease-resistant coating
Typical deli meat packaging, grease resistance raises concern; no brand transparency on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hillshire Farm
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Honey Ham Deli Lunch Meat
Deli meat in plastic/film packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip, deli meat packaging often treated with PFAS for grease resistance; no disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hillshire Farm
Honey Ultra Thin Family Size Ham
plastic film with grease-resistant coating (packaging)
Skip or investigate further, common PFAS risk in grease-resistant food packaging; no public disclosure by Hillshire Farm.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hillshire Farm
Ultra Thin Sliced Lunchmeat
plastic film packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging composition is disclosed; grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hillshire Farm
Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, 2.0lb
Plastic film packaging, grease-resistant coating
Skip if concerned; standard deli packaging may contain PFAS-based grease barriers, no third-party testing or brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hillshire Farm
Deli Lunch Meat Honey Roasted Turkey Breast/Smoked Ham
Plastic film packaging (likely polyethylene or polypropylene) with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip if concerned about PFAS, deli meat packaging commonly uses grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS; brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hillshire Farm
Deli Select Pastrami Ultra Thin 7 Ounces
plastic film with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Hillshire Farm directly; deli meat packaging often uses grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sara Lee
Grab & Go Sara Lee Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Fresh Sliced Deli Meat
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film packaging with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern: deli meat packaging often uses grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS; Sara Lee does not disclose composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sara Lee
Premium Meats Turkey Breast Cajun Style
paper/polymer-coated film packaging (grease-resistant coating unspecified)
Skip unless brand discloses packaging coating; grease-resistant meat packaging often uses PFAS but Sara Lee offers no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sara Lee
Honey Ham
Plastic film packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Sara Lee directly about packaging PFAS status before purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sara Lee
Hickory Smoked Ham
plastic film / polymer packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Sara Lee; grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS, but no public disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sara Lee
Premium Meats Brown Sugar Ham
plastic film/laminate food package (grease-resistant coating likely)
Skip until brand discloses packaging composition; grease-resistant meat packaging often uses PFAS-based coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spam
12oz Cans Pack of 12 Different Flavored Spam Sampler
Aluminum can with internal epoxy-phenolic lacquer lining
Moderate concern due to standard food-can lining; not a high-risk category but PFAS presence in can coatings is industry-common and undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spam
Hormel Spam Single Classic Sliced Meat 2.5 oz
tinplate/steel can with grease-resistant inner coating (unspecified type)
Lower concern than many packaged foods, but grease-resistant coating type unconfirmed, skip only if PFAS avoidance is critical.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Spam
Hormel Foods SPAM Hickory Smoke Flavored Luncheon Meat
Steel can with internal epoxy-phenolic enamel lining; grease-resistant interior coating (likely PFAS-containing)
Canned meat packaging likely contains PFAS in the can's grease-resistant coating, skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Perdue
Carving Turkey Breast Roast
plastic film/laminates with possible grease-resistant coating
Skip unless Perdue confirms coating composition; packaged meat typically uses grease-resistant film.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Perdue
Farms No Antibiotics Ever Hickory Smoked Turkey Ham
Plastic/paper composite packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Perdue directly, grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Perdue
Air Fryer Ready Crispy Fillets
paper/cardboard packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern: food packaging grease-resistance often uses fluorinated coatings, but Perdue makes no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Butterball
Sliced Turkey Ham
plastic film + paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand; deli meat packaging often uses grease-resistant coatings with undisclosed PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Butterball
Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage
Plastic film or kraft paper packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Butterball directly; grease-resistant meat packaging often contains PFAS, not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smithfield
Prime Fresh Delicatessen Sandwich Style Pepperoni 7 oz Package
Plastic film packaging with grease/moisture barrier coating
Skip until Smithfield discloses packaging coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smithfield
Prime Fresh Sliced Deli Thin Hard Salami
plastic/film packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Smithfield directly, deli meat packaging often uses PFAS-based grease barriers, but no public disclosure found.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smithfield
Prime Fresh Pepperoni Family Size 14 oz
Plastic film packaging (LDPE/LLDPE) with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-conscious; grease-resistant food packaging commonly treated with PFAS but Smithfield discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smithfield
Anytime Favorites Diced Ham
plastic film/paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Smithfield discloses packaging coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smithfield
Anytime Favorites Boneless Hickory Smoked Ham Steak
plastic/paper composite film with grease-resistant barrier coating
Skip until packaging details are disclosed, grease-resistant meat packaging often uses PFAS-based barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Smithfield
Anytime Favorites Cubed Ham
plastic film/barrier coating (likely polyester-based)
Skip until Smithfield discloses packaging PFAS status; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eckrich
Lunchmeat
plastic film and grease-resistant paper packaging
Skip until Eckrich discloses PFAS-free status; grease-resistant food packaging is a known PFAS exposure vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eckrich
Ekrich Smithfield Cotto Salami
cellophane or plastic film wrapper with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip or proceed with caution; grease-resistant meat packaging often contains PFAS, but no public disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Eckrich
Cotto Salami
cured pork product in plastic/paperboard packaging with likely grease-resistant interior coating
Skip if concerned about PFAS; cured meat packages commonly use grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, and Eckrich offers no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Jennie-O
Deli Favorites Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip if possible; deli meat packaging commonly uses PFAS grease-resistant liners, but no public testing of this specific product exists.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Jennie-O
Jennie O Lean Turkey Ham
paperboard with likely grease-resistant coating
Lower concern for direct food contact, but grease-resistant coating type undisclosed, moderate uncertainty.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Jennie-O
Jennie O Applewood Smoke Turkey Breast Tenderloins
plastic film packaging with grease-resistant barrier coating
Skip until packaging PFAS treatment is confirmed PFAS-free, grease-resistant meat packaging often contains legacy fluorochemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Jennie-O
Deli Sliced Cracked Pepper Turkey Breast
plastic film (likely PP or PE) with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip unless you confirm packaging PFAS-free, deli meat packaging often uses fluorochemical grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wellshire Farms
Hillshire Farm Honey Ultra Thin Family Size Ham
Plastic film/laminate packaging (likely polyethylene or polypropylene with moisture barrier)
Skip if concerned about PFAS; grease-resistant packaging often contains PFOA/PFOS, and Wellshire makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wellshire Farms
Wellshire Smoked Turkey Breast 7 oz
plastic/paper composite packaging with grease barrier
Skip unless Wellshire discloses their packaging composition, grease-barrier food packaging frequently uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Wellshire Farms
Hillshire Farm Naturals Smoked Turkey Breast Lunchmeat
paperboard and plastic film packaging with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; deli meat packaging commonly uses fluorinated grease barriers, rarely disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunfresh
Land O'Frost Black Forest Ham/White Turkey Sun Sandwich Kit
plastic film/paper laminate packaging (sandwich kit wrapper)
Skip until brand confirms no grease-resistant PFAS coatings on food-contact film.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sunfresh
Deli Fresh Sliced Tangy Summer Sausage
plastic film or coated paper (deli package)
Skip or contact brand; deli packaging often grease-resistant, which signals potential PFAS use.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roessler
Russer Deli Ham
plastic film packaging (likely PE or PP with grease-resistant coating)
Skip or seek transparent brand, deli meat packaging grease-resistance suggests likely PFAS risk with zero disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roessler
Russer Round Pastrami
Plastic or paper-based food packaging with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging is verified PFAS-free; grease-resistant deli meat packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dietz & Watson
Genoa Salami, Pepperoni & Provolone Cheese
plastic/paper composite food packaging with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging transparency improves, grease-resistant meat packaging commonly uses PFAS, and Dietz & Watson discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Dietz & Watson
Deitz & Watson Fresh Sliced Honey Ham & Maple Black
plastic film packaging with probable grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Dietz & Watson; sliced-meat packaging typically uses grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, and the brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garrett County
Deli Meat Bundle
Paper-based food packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, grease-resistant deli packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garrett County
Gourmet Deli Meat Sampler
deli meat + grease-resistant food packaging (paper/film)
Skip or contact brand for packaging disclosure, grease-resistant deli packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garrett County
Oscar Mayer Smoked Ham & Turkey Sub Kit
processed meat product in grease-resistant food packaging
Skip until Oscar Mayer/Kraft Heinz discloses packaging PFAS content.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garrett County
Garrett Valley Farms Smoked Turkey Breast
plastic film/laminate packaging (grease-resistant barrier)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS, but no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garrett County
Deli Bundle (Have it your way!!!)
deli food packaging (likely coated paper or laminate)
Skip, grease-resistant deli packaging often contains PFAS; no transparency from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Garrett County
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
plastic film/polymer packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip or check packaging label, meat packaging often uses grease-resistant coatings with unknown PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Great Value
Luncheon Meat
aluminum/steel can with plastic liner; grease-resistant coating on can interior
Likely lower concern, but Walmart/Great Value provides no transparency on food-contact coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Great Value
Pepperoni Lunchmeat Re-Sealable Plastic Container
Polypropylene (PP) plastic container with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip or minimize use, unverified grease-resistant coating raises PFAS concern; safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Great Value
(8 pack) Great Value Original Luncheon Meat, 12 oz Easy Open Fully Cooked Can
Steel can with polymer-based interior lining (likely epoxy or polyester-based)
Skip or accept with caution, canned meat's interior coating likely contains PFAS, with no brand transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Great Value
(12 Pack) Great Value Bacon Luncheon Meat, High Protein, 12 Oz
Metal tin with likely grease-resistant polymer coating
Skip until packaging transparency improves; canned luncheon meat tins often use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Great Value
Thin Sliced Smoked Ham Lunchmeat, 9 Oz,
plastic film packaging (likely LDPE or PP with possible greaseproof coating)
Moderate concern, common deli meat packaging may contain grease-resistant PFAS coating, but no public disclosure or testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Great Value
Chicken Lunchmeat 12 oz Can
tinplate can with internal enamel/epoxy coating, plastic lid liner
Proceed with modest caution; metal cans often contain PFAS-based coatings but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
Hillshire Farm Oven Roasted Turkey Breast and Honey Ham Deli Lunch Meat
plastic film and paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Hannaford, packaging grease-resistance suggests potential PFAS without disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Honey Uncured Ham
plastic film food packaging (likely polyethylene or polypropylene with grease-resistant coating)
Skip if concerned; typical deli meat packaging often uses grease-resistant PFAS coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
Hillshire Farm Deli Lunch Meat Honey Roasted Turkey Breast/Smoked Ham
plastic/polymer film packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Hillshire Farm/Hannaford directly; deli meat packaging frequently uses PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Plastic film package with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging transparency improves; PFAS risk unknown in deli meat wrap.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Sliced Lunchmeat
Plastic film packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Hillshire Farm directly, packaging PFAS status is undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
Hillshire Farm Ultra Thin Sliced Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
polymer-lined deli meat packaging (paperboard/film composite)
Conventional deli packaging; PFAS risk moderate but unverified, no brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
Oscar Mayer Smoked Ham & Turkey Sub Kit
paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Moderate PFAS concern; deli meat packaging typically treated with grease-resistant PFAS coatings, skip if PFAS-free options available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Hannaford
HEB Deli American Meat & Cheese Sandwich Sliced Duo Pack
Plastic film (likely polyethylene or polypropylene) with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact HEB directly, deli meat packaging often uses PFAS-based grease barriers, but this product provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Krekel's
Kretschmar Lunchmeat
paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip due to unknown grease-resistant coating; safer alternatives exist.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Krekel's
Kretschmar Party Platter
Plastic-coated paperboard food packaging (platter base)
Skip unless you contact Krekel's directly about grease-barrier coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Krekel's
Kretschmar Deli Bologna, 4.49 Pound -- 4 per case
processed meat in plastic/paperboard deli packaging (likely grease-resistant coating)
Skip if concerned about PFAS; deli meat packaging commonly uses grease-resistant treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Krekel's
Kretschmar Deli Tray
Plastic-coated or laminated food-service tray (coating unspecified)
Skip until coating is disclosed, deli trays often use grease-resistant laminates that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Land O'Frost
Land O Frost Premium Black Forest Ham
plastic film or coated paper wrapper with grease-resistant treatment
Skip until brand discloses wrapper composition; grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Land O'Frost
Land O' Frost Premium Meat Honey Ham Mega Pack
plastic film/paper composite with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging is verified PFAS-free; grease-resistant meat packaging commonly uses fluorochemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Land O'Frost
Land O' Frost DeliShaved Smoked Turkey Jumbo Pack
polyethylene film with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant deli meat packaging often uses PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Land O'Frost
Land O’Frost DeliShaved Black Forest Ham/Oven Roasted Turkey Variety Pack
Plastic film (polypropylene or polyester blend) with moisture/grease barrier coating
Low-moderate concern: typical deli meat packaging likely contains grease-resistant coating, typically PFAS-based, but unconfirmed for this product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Land O'Frost
Oven Roasted Lean Turkey Breast & White Turkey Mega Pack
plastic film (polyethylene/polypropylene) with grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; typical deli meat packaging likely contains grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Land O'Frost
Premium Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
plastic film/paper composite with grease-resistant coating
Skip or minimize exposure; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS but Land O'Frost makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Land O'Frost
Land O' Frost DeliShaved On The Go! Beef Corned
plastic film/printed paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, deli meat packaging routinely uses PFAS-based grease barriers; no transparency from Land O'Frost.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Niman Ranch
Uncured Black Forest Ham
Plastic film/paper composite packaging with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses packaging coating composition, grease-resistant ham packaging commonly uses PFAS-containing materials.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Niman Ranch
Apple Gouda Uncured Sausage 12 oz pack
paper/plastic composite food packaging with grease barrier
Skip or contact Niman Ranch directly; PFAS use in meat packaging grease barriers is common and undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Niman Ranch
Sliced Roast Beef
paper/plastic composite packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses packaging treatment details, conventional deli meat packaging often uses PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Niman Ranch
Applewood Smoked Ham Steak 8oz
Paper/plastic composite food packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Niman Ranch directly about PFAS-free packaging claims.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roessler
Sliced Deli Roast Beef
plastic film/paper packaging with likely grease-resistant treatment
Skip or contact brand, deli meat packaging often uses PFAS-based grease barriers, and Roessler makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Roessler
A Romanian Teaser
grease-resistant food packaging (likely paper/board with Teflon-family coating or fluorochemical coating)
Skip until Roessler discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Nature
Hormel Natural Choice Oven Roasted Deli Turkey Family Pack
plastic film and paper composite packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses packaging treatment; deli meat wrappers commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thumann's
Breakfast Bundle — Thumann's
paper/paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip or contact manufacturer, grease-resistant food packaging typically contains PFAS, but Thumann's discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thumann's
Deli Sliced Deluxe Cooked Ham
Paper/plastic composite deli packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Thumann's directly, grease-resistant deli packaging typically contains PFAS, but no public disclosure confirms or rules it out.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thumann's
Deli Sliced Cooked Ham
paper/plastic composite deli packaging with likely grease barrier coating
Skip unless you can confirm packaging is PFAS-free; deli meat wraps commonly use fluorinated grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Thumann's
Pork & Beef Hot Dogs — Thumann's
plastic film/poly-coated paperboard packaging (grease-resistant)
Skip or contact brand; grease-resistant packaging often uses PFAS coatings, but Thumann's does not publicly disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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