Albertsons · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
Stock Your Home Pre-Cut Deli Wax Paper Sheets Heavy Duty Pop Up Dry Wax Sheets for Restaurant
Lower concern. Dry wax sheets typically use paraffin, not PFAS.
Standard dry wax paper uses paraffin or plant-based wax for moisture resistance, not fluorinated coatings. No public PFAS disclosure from brand; no third-party testing available.
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Material
dry wax coating (paraffin or plant-based wax)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Stock Your Home deli wax paper uses a dry wax coating, typically paraffin wax or a paraffin-plant wax blend, applied to kraft or bleached paper substrate. Dry wax (non-plastic laminate) does not use fluorinated compounds or phthalate plasticizers, making it chemically simpler than plastic wrap or coated films. The wax layer is designed to repel moisture and oils at moderate temperatures, which is the intended use case for deli counter wrapping and short-term food contact.
The brand's record and disclosure
Albertsons (Stock Your Home is an Albertsons private label) has not made explicit public commitments on PFAS-free sourcing or third-party certification for food-service packaging lines. No recalls or safety violations specific to this product line are on record. The brand does not advertise compostability or chemical transparency for this category, but the material class itself (dry wax paper) has a low regulatory scrutiny profile compared to plastic films.
How it compares in its category
Dry wax paper is considered a safer choice than plastic-coated alternatives (polythene or PLA-laminated) because wax does not off-gas plasticizers or monomers when exposed to heat or fatty foods. It sits midway in cost between uncoated kraft and premium silicone-coated parchment. Unlike parchment treated with silicone or chlorine-based bleach processes, wax paper avoids those processing chemicals but is generally not compostable due to the wax layer.
If you buy it
Use this product for ambient or refrigerated wrapping (sandwiches, cheese, baked goods); avoid prolonged contact with foods above 180F (82C) or oily preparations kept in direct sunlight, as wax can soften and migrate slightly. Replace sheets after heavy use or if wax coating visibly flakes; store in a cool, dry place to maintain sheet integrity. For hot foods or oven use, parchment paper is a better choice. Check the pop-up dispenser for rust or damage before first use.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Wax migration (paraffin residue on food)
Dry wax coatings can shed microscopic wax particles or soften slightly when in contact with high-fat foods or warm environments. FDA considers food-grade paraffin safe in minimal amounts, but no brand-specific migration testing is publicly available for this product.
Paper substrate contaminants (bleach residues, mineral fillers)
Commercial deli wax paper typically uses chlorine-bleached or oxygen-bleached kraft. No recalls or reported issues for Stock Your Home sheets; bleach residues are regulated to safe levels by FDA for food contact, but full ingredient transparency is not provided by the brand.
Microplastic or microparticle shedding
Wax particles are not synthetic plastics but can physically shed if the coating is damaged or exposed to abrasion. This is a practical concern (visible debris on food) rather than a toxicological hazard at normal use volumes.
Adhesive or sizing compounds in paper base
Kraft paper substrate may contain starch-based or mineral sizing agents; no specific data published for Albertsons deli wax sheets. Standard food-contact paper sizing is not flagged as a safety concern by regulatory agencies.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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