Frozen French Fries & Frozen Food Bags, ranked by PFAS safety
139 products graded A to F, safest first. 20 earn a C or better and are worth buying.
Buyer’s guide
What to look for in frozen french fries & frozen food bags, and which brands grade best and worst
Bad · Better · Best frozen french fries & frozen food bags
The quickest read: what to skip and the top-graded picks worth buying instead.
365 by Whole Foods
365 EVERYDAY VALUE Organic Crinkle Cut Fries, 16 oz
Moderate concern: frozen-food packaging often uses fluorinated grease barriers; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
Idahoan
Ore Ida Crispy Shoestrings
Lower concern for PFAS; frozen fries themselves are not a known PFAS vector.
Worth buying graded C or better, safest first
Cascadian Farm
Organic Oven Fries Wedge Cut
paper/cardboard box and plastic film inner bag
Lower PFAS concern for frozen food in standard packaging; no red flags, but brand offers no transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
Simplot
Traditional Homestead French Fry
Paper/cardboard box packaging with typical potato product contents (fried potatoes, vegetable oil, salt, seasonings)
Lower concern, standard frozen fry packaging with no known PFAS-prone materials, though no explicit brand assurance given.
⚠Risky category by default
Alexia
House Cut Fries
Frozen potato product in cardboard box with polyethylene bag lining
Lower concern for PFAS, standard frozen food packaging without known PFAS-prone coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Alexia
Oven Fries with Olive Oil, Rosemary, and Garlic
Paper/cardboard box packaging, no grease-resistant coating disclosed
Lower concern for frozen fries in standard cardboard; no known grease-resistant treatment disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Alexia
Organic Oven Crinkles with Sea Salt
potato starch, vegetable oil, cardboard/paperboard packaging
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; verify packaging supplier if you're sensitive to grease-resistant coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Alexia
Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries
Potato, vegetable oil, salt, seasonings; paper/cardboard bag packaging
Lower concern for PFAS; frozen fries in standard packaging pose minimal risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Farm Rich
Cascadian Farm Shoe String French Fries
Paperboard/cardboard food packaging
Lower PFAS concern for frozen fries in standard food packaging; no evidence of grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Pictsweet Farms
Sweet & White Potatoes with Sea Salt
Frozen potato product in standard cardboard/plastic bag
Lower-concern frozen vegetable; minimal PFAS risk from product itself, but packaging source unknown.
⚠Risky category by default
Pictsweet Farms
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
frozen sweet potato product in paper/cardboard bag
Lower concern; frozen vegetable in standard packaging, but no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Pictsweet Farms
Pictsweet Air Fryer Red Potato Bites
Frozen potato product in standard cardboard/plastic food packaging
Lower-concern frozen vegetable product; packaging is standard food-grade, not designed with grease-resistant or waterproof coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Idahoan
Ore Ida Crispy Shoestrings
potato, vegetable oil, salt, food-grade packaging (cardboard/paper box)
Lower concern for PFAS; frozen fries themselves are not a known PFAS vector.
⚠Risky category by default
Cascadian Organics
Cascadian Farm Organic Oven Fries Wedge Cut
cardboard box, frozen potato product in plastic bag
Lower concern for PFAS; standard frozen-food packaging with no known PFAS treatments, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Cascadian Organics
Cascadian Farm Cf Potatoes Oven Fries
Potato product in standard printed carboard/paperboard box
Lower-concern frozen food, standard packaging unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand makes no disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Cascadian Organics
Cascadian Farm Organic Hash Browns
Paper/cardboard box with standard food-grade printing
Lower concern, standard frozen-food packaging with no known PFAS treatment, but verify by contacting brand if concerned.
⚠Risky category by default
Conagra Foods
Ore Ida Crispy Shoestrings
Potatoes, vegetable oil, salt (frozen food product)
Lower concern for PFAS; frozen potato product has minimal contact with treated materials.
⚠Risky category by default
Seaboard
Ore Ida Steak Fries
potato, vegetable oil, salt; cardboard/paper packaging
Lower concern for frozen french fries themselves; standard food packaging lacks known PFAS triggers.
⚠Risky category by default
Naturli
Alexia Organic Oven Crinkles with Sea Salt
potato, vegetable oil, sea salt (packaged product)
Lower concern for PFAS, frozen potato product with no identified high-risk coatings, but confirm packaging composition.
⚠Risky category by default
365 by Whole Foods
Market, Organic Straight Cut Fries, 16 Ounce
frozen potato product in paper/cardboard box packaging
Lower concern for PFAS in the fries themselves; standard frozen food packaging carries minimal documented PFAS risk.
⚠Risky category by default
365 by Whole Foods
Market Organic Steak Cut Fries, 16 OZ
potato, vegetable oil, paper/cardboard box
Lower concern; frozen potato product in standard packaging with no known PFAS risks.
⚠Risky category by default
365 by Whole Foods
365 EVERYDAY VALUE Organic Steak Fries, 16 oz
Cardboard box, paper-based packaging
Lower concern for this frozen-food package, but no transparency on bag lining.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Farm Rich
Farmrich Loaded Potato Skins Stuffed With Cheddar Cheese & Bacon
plastic film or paper-based packaging; grease-resistant coating composition unknown
Skip until full package material disclosure, grease-resistant potato-skin packaging often uses PFAS-containing coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
Ore-Ida
Ore Ida Golden Crispy Straight Cut Fries
Cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Ore-Ida confirms packaging PFAS status; grease-resistant coatings commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ore-Ida
Ore Ida Golden Crinkles French Fried Potatoes
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Ore-Ida
Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorinated or PFAS-based)
Skip or seek alternative, grease-resistant frozen-food packaging commonly uses PFAS; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascadian Farm
Straight Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascadian Farm
Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with potential grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition, grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lamb Weston
Hand Cut Style Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Lamb Weston discloses packaging PFAS status; grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lamb Weston
Super Crispy Shoestring Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with suspected grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses packaging treatment details; grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Lamb Weston
Colossal Crisp French Fries
Paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until greaseproof treatment is disclosed; PFAS risk unknown in packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Quick Cook Straight Cut French Fried Potatoes
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating; frozen potato product
Skip or check McCain's packaging supplier statements, grease-resistant coating is a common PFAS vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
5 Minute Fries Shoestring Cut Potatoes 20 oz
Paperboard box with grease-resistant interior coating
Skip frozen fries in traditional grease-resistant packaging; risk comes from box lining, not product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Flavorlast Thick Potato Fry
paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact McCain for coating transparency; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Classic Fries
paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip until McCain discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Crinkle Fries 32 oz
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or seek explicit grease-resistant coating disclosure; McCain does not publicly disclose PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Golden Fry McCain Golden Fry 3/8" Straight Cut French Fries, 5 lbs, 6 ct
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely Teflon-family coating-based)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; standard frozen-food packaging likely treated but unverified.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Quick Cook Frozen Potatoes Waffle Fries
paperboard/carton packaging with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern, frozen food packaging commonly uses PFAS-based grease barriers; McCain has not disclosed treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
McCain
Quick Cook Waffle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact McCain directly, grease-resistant packaging often contains PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simplot
Select Recipe Wedge Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Simplot discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simplot
Infinity French Fries 5 Pound 6 Per Case
paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Simplot discloses packaging treatment; grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simplot
SeasonedCrisp Savory Batter Straight Cut French Fry
cardboard/paper packaging, likely grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; frozen-food packaging commonly treated with fluorinated compounds not disclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simplot
Traditional Cottage French Fries
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip unless you confirm packaging PFAS-free with Simplot directly.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simplot
Foods Frozen Savory Wedge Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Simplot directly, grease-resistant frozen food packaging often contains PFAS; no disclosure provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simplot
Traditional Tater Pals French Fry
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Uncertain risk; typical grease-resistant food packaging often uses PFAS but Simplot hasn't disclosed specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simplot
Conquest French Fries
cardboard/paper packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip until Simplot discloses coating composition, grease-resistant food packaging frequently contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Checkers
& Rally's Famous Seasoned Fries
Paper/cardboard food packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant fast-food packaging often uses PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Checkers
Rallys Famous Seasoned Fries
paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Lower-concern fast-food packaging, but grease-resistant coating likely contains PFAS; no public testing available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Checkers
/Rally's Seasoned Waffle Fries
cardboard food packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until ingredient disclosure; grease-resistant fast-food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Checkers
/Rally's Fries 28 oz
Paper/cardboard container with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Checkers
Rallys Sweet Potato Seasoned Fries
Paper/paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip if concerned about PFAS, grease-resistant food packaging typically contains fluorinated coatings; no public disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Alexia
Sweet Potato Fries
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating (presumed)
Skip until brand discloses coating materials; frozen food bags commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Alexia
Organic Yukon Select Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging transparency improves, grease-resistant coatings commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Alexia
Garlic & Parmesan Crinkle Cut Fries Seasoned with Real Parmesan Cheese
Cardboard/paper box with internal plastic-lined barrier
Skip unless you confirm Alexia's packaging supplier tested PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Alexia
FOODS Crinkle Cut Smart Fries, 32 oz
Cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Alexia discloses coating source or commits to PFAS-free packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Trader Joe's
T.J. Farms Straight Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorinated)
Likely contains PFAS in grease barrier; Trader Joe's discloses nothing about packaging chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Trader Joe's
TJ Farms Premium Seasoned Crinkle Fries
paperboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging tested or Trader Joe's discloses coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Trader Joe's
Sweet Potato Fries
paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern, grease-resistant packaging often uses PFAS, but no public disclosure from Trader Joe's on this specific product.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Trader Joe's
T.J. Farms Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip if PFAS-sensitive; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS, and Trader Joe's does not disclose.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Trader Joe's
Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries
paper/cardboard packaging, likely grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-sensitive; unclear grease-resistant coating raises concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Trader Joe's
TJ Farms Straight Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Trader Joe's discloses packaging PFAS status; grease-resistant coatings are common PFAS vectors.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seapoint Farms
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses grease-resistant coating ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturipe
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturipe
EcoCraft French Fry Bag
Paper/cardboard with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant food packaging historically uses PFAS; Naturipe's silence is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Farm Rich
Farm Frites Originals 1/2" Crinkle Cut French Fries
paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Farm Rich discloses packaging coating chemistry; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Farm Rich
TJ Farms Straight Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip if concerned about PFAS; standard frozen-fry packaging likely contains grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Farm Rich
T.J. Farms Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip until transparency improves, frozen-food packaging routinely uses PFAS for grease-resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Farm Rich
T.J. Farms Straight Cut French Fries
Paperboard packaging with presumed grease-resistant coating
Skip until transparency improves, frozen-food packaging commonly uses fluorinated grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Farm Rich
Loaded Potato Skins
paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless you confirm greaseproofing method, PFAS in food packaging coatings is common and undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Farm Rich
TJ Farms Premium Seasoned Crinkle Fries
paperboard with grease-resistant coating (presumed fluorochemical)
Skip or contact Farm Rich directly; grease-resistant food packaging typically uses PFAS unless stated otherwise.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pictsweet Farms
Fries with Sea Salt
paper/cardboard frozen food bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant frozen food packaging often uses PFAS coatings; no public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pictsweet Farms
Sweet Potato Crinkle Cut Fries
Paperboard carton with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging disclosure improves; frozen fries packaging often uses grease-resistant treatments of unknown PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pictsweet Farms
Sweet Potato Homestyle Fries
paperboard box with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses packaging coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pictsweet Farms
sweet potato fries with sea salt, 20 oz (1 lb 4 oz) 567 g
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Frozen food in grease-resistant packaging carries PFAS risk; no brand disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pictsweet Farms
PICS Fries, Seasoned, Straight Cut
Cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
1/2 Crinkle Cut French Fries, 30.0lb
Paper/paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip or contact Frito-Lay directly, grease-resistant packaging typically contains PFAS; no disclosure provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
Frito Lay, Chester's Flamin' Hot Fries
paper/kraft bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; standard greaseproof snack packaging likely contains legacy PFAS treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
Dierberg Essential Everyday Seasoned French Fries
Paper/paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip if PFAS-sensitive; Frito-Lay has not disclosed packaging PFAS status.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
Lay's Potato French Fries Original Flavor 90g
paper/paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern, grease-resistant coatings often contain PFAS; Frito-Lay discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
Checkers & Rally's Famous Seasoned Fries
Paper/cardboard food packaging, likely grease-resistant coated
Skip or seek alternatives; grease-resistant fry packaging commonly uses PFAS, Frito-Lay provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
Cub Grocery Essential Everyday Crinkle Cut Fries
paper/paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Frito-Lay discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant food packaging is a known PFAS exposure vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
Pure Harvest 3/8 Fine Coated French Fries Bag - 4.5 lb
Paperboard with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact Frito-Lay for coating transparency; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Frito-Lay
Crav'n Flavor Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Frito-Lay for coating transparency, grease-resistant packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Lamb Weston Hand Cut Style Fries
Cardboard box with grease-resistant lining (likely fluorochemical-treated)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; grease-resistant frozen-food packaging commonly contains PFAS but Lamb Weston/Idahoan disclose nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Lamb Weston Super Crispy Shoestring Fries
paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-containing)
Skip or accept minor risk, silent on PFAS in grease-resistant packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Lamb Weston Super Crispy Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating composition is disclosed; grease-resistant packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
French Fries
paper/cardboard box packaging with grease-resistant barrier coating
Skip due to unknown grease-barrier coating; greaseproof food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Ore Ida Golden Crinkles French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating; frozen potato product
Skip if concerned about PFAS; grease-resistant frozen food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Monarch Potato, French-Fry Crinkle Cut Idaho 1/2" Extra-Long-Fancy Frozen Bag - Default Title
paper/plastic laminate bag with grease barrier
Skip until brand discloses PFAS status of packaging, grease-resistant food bags commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Idahoan
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS; no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascadian Organics
Cascadian Farm Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains fluorinated compounds.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascadian Organics
Cascadian Farm Straight Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition or pursue organic certified alternative.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascadian Organics
Cascadian Farm Shoe String French Fries
paper/cardboard food packaging, likely grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascadian Organics
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries
cardboard/paper packaging with unknown grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition or switches to uncoated/certified packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cascadian Organics
Organic Seed Oil Free Crinkle Cut Fries
Paper/paperboard food packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging PFAS status is clarified by the brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Conagra Foods
Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip or seek brand statement, grease-resistant food packaging frequently treated with PFAS; Conagra has not publicly disclosed their approach.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Conagra Foods
Ore-Ida Country Style Seasoned Steak Fries
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Conagra discloses packaging composition; grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Conagra Foods
Ore Ida Zesty Twirls French Fried Potatoes
paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern: conventional frozen-food packaging likely contains PFAS-based grease barrier; brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Conagra Foods
Ore Ida Simply French Fries - Extra Crispy French Fries - 30oz
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip until Conagra discloses packaging coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Conagra Foods
Ore Ida Extra Crispy Seasoned Crinkles
Paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip or accept moderate concern, frozen-food bags commonly use PFAS grease barriers; brand offers no reassurance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Conagra Foods
Ore-Ida Steak Fries Thick-Cut French Fried Potatoes
Potato product in grease-resistant paperboard box
Skip due to uncertain PFAS risk in packaging; limited public disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Conagra Foods
ore-ida extra crispy fast food fries value size, 4 lb (1.81 kg)
Cardboard box with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorinated)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; frozen fries packaging almost certainly uses grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Ore Ida Golden Crinkles French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant treatment
Skip if PFAS-concerned; grease-resistant frozen-food packaging commonly uses PFAS coatings but Ore-Ida makes no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Great Value Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes
Paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-containing)
Skip if concerned about PFAS; standard frozen-food packaging likely contains legacy grease-resistant treatment.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Ore Ida Frozen Extra Crispy Crinkle Fries
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging details are transparent, grease-resistant coatings commonly contain PFAS, and Ore-Ida discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Strong Roots Crispy Crinkle Fries
paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorochemical)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging typically contains PFAS; no transparency provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Market Pantry Frozen Crispy Crinkle Cut French Fries
paperboard carton with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging disclosed; grease-resistant food cartons commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Meijer Crinkle Cut French Fries 5 Lbs
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Meijer for coating transparency, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS, and no disclosure is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Kroger Crinkle Cut French Fries Bag
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip or contact Kroger directly, greaseproof packaging commonly uses PFAS, but Kroger discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Crinkle Cut
Ore Ida Extra Crispy Seasoned Crinkles
Paper/paperboard packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip due to unknown grease-resistant coating; safer frozen potato alternatives exist with transparent packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Farms Crinkle Cut Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely PFOA or PFAS-based)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant fry packaging commonly uses PFAS; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Farms Flavor Crisp 3/8" Select Spicy Straight Cut French Fries
Paperboard/kraft packaging with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip unless brand discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Farms Cavadish Steakhouse Fries 28 Ounces
cardboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging PFAS status is disclosed, grease-resistant coatings commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Case 3/8 Inch Skin-On Regular Coated Fries - 30 lb Case
coated potato product in grease-resistant packaging
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Farms Steak Cut French Fried Potatoes
Paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging PFAS status is disclosed; grease-resistant frozen-food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Case Skin-Off Steak Cut Fries - 30 lb Case
paperboard/kraft packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip or contact Cavendish directly about coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Frozen - 3/8" Coated French Fries - 27 lbs
Potato product with unspecified coating/treatment
Skip until coating disclosed, grease-resistant coating on frozen fries commonly uses aqueous AFFF or PFAS-based systems.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Cavendish
Cascadian Farm Cf Potatoes Oven Fries
paperboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses packaging coating composition, grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seaboard
Bagcraft French Fry Bags
Grease-resistant paper coating (unspecified)
Skip unless you confirm grease coating is PFAS-free, standard fry bags often use fluorinated coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seaboard
Seasonedcrisp Smokey Bbq Seas Sidewinder Fries
paper/cardboard food packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging composition is disclosed, grease-resistant food wrappers are a known PFAS concern vector.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Seaboard
Mccain Surecrisp Seaside Salt Pepper and Garlic Straight Cut Fries
Cardboard box with grease-resistant coating (likely PFOA/PFOS-based)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; standard frozen-fry packaging likely contains legacy grease-resistant treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
Ore Ida Golden Crispy Straight Cut Fries
paperboard box with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses packaging chemistry; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
Nathan's Famous Jumbo Crinkle Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip or eat fries fresh from bag; grease-resistant coating likely contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
Ore Ida Extra Crispy Crinkles French Fries
paperboard bag with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging typically uses PFAS, but no transparency here.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries
paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorinated)
Skip if PFAS-concerned; standard frozen fry packaging likely contains water-repellent coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
Alexia Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries
Paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
Lynden Farms French Fries
paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip until packaging is clarified, grease-resistant coatings often contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
French Fries
Paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Skip or contact Potandon, typical fast-food packaging likely treated with PFAS for grease resistance; no disclosure available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Potandon
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant food packaging carries PFAS risk.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Simply Balanced
Simplot Simply Gold Skin On French Fries
Paper/cardboard food packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip unless Simplot/Ore-Ida discloses their grease-barrier coating chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturli
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturli
Roots Farm Fresh Crinkle Cut Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses packaging coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturli
Cascadian Farm Crinkle Cut French Fries
Paper/cardboard with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorinated)
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant packaging likely contains PFAS; no transparency offered.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturli
Organic Seed Oil Free Crinkle Cut Fries
Paper/cardboard food-contact packaging, likely grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact Naturli directly, grease-resistant food packaging often uses PFAS, but brand provides no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturli
Organic Crinkle Cut French Fries No Salt Added, 16 oz, Frozen
paper/cardboard box packaging with likely grease-resistant coating
Skip if PFAS-concerned; frozen food boxes commonly use PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturli
Sprouts Organic Crinkle Cut Fries
paper/cardboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely oleophobic treatment)
Lower concern for food product itself; packaging grease-barrier status unclear, contact brand to verify PFAS-free coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Naturli
EcoCraft French Fry Bag
Paper-based food-contact coating (unspecified)
Skip until coating chemistry is disclosed, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
365 by Whole Foods
Market Garlic Parmesan Wedge Fries, 14 OZ
Paperboard packaging with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-treated)
Skip or contact Whole Foods for packaging transparency, grease-resistant frozen-food packaging commonly uses PFAS, and 365 discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
365 by Whole Foods
365 EVERYDAY VALUE Crinkle Cut French Fries (No Added Salt), 32 oz.
Paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Skip or contact brand, grease-resistant food packaging often uses PFAS; no transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
365 by Whole Foods
365 Everyday Value Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries, 20 oz.
paper/cardboard box with grease-resistant coating; frozen potato product
Lower concern for the food itself, but packaging grease-resistance likely involves PFAS, no disclosure from brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
365 by Whole Foods
365 EVERYDAY VALUE Organic Crinkle Cut Fries, 16 oz
paper/cardboard bag with grease-resistant coating
Moderate concern: frozen-food packaging often uses fluorinated grease barriers; brand discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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