Butcher Paper Co. · Grease-Resistant Deli & Butcher Paper
ULINE Butcher Paper Sheets
Lower concern, but manufacturer silent on PFAS status.
Standard butcher paper is typically kraft paper without chemical treatment, a lower PFAS risk category. No public PFAS disclosure from brand; no certifications found to confirm absence.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
kraft paper, bleached or unbleached
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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
Butcher Paper Co. ULINE sheets are kraft paper, either bleached or unbleached depending on variant. Kraft paper is made by pulping wood using the Kraft process and contains minimal synthetic additives compared to coated food packaging. The primary chemical concern in food-contact kraft paper is residual chlorine from bleaching (in bleached variants) and potential PFAS-based wet-strength additives used in some manufacturers' processes, though kraft itself is chemically inert once cured.
The brand's record and disclosure
Butcher Paper Co. and ULINE have not published detailed material safety data sheets or explicit PFAS certifications for these sheets in public databases. No recalls or contamination incidents are documented for this specific product line. The manufacturer's silence on PFAS testing or avoidance is typical of mid-market food-packaging suppliers and does not indicate confirmed presence, but suggests limited third-party verification. Both companies operate in food service supply, where basic FDA compliance for food contact is expected.
How it compares in its category
Kraft butcher paper ranks lower-risk than plastic films (which carry microplastic and BPA concerns) and parchment paper (which often contains silicone or fluorochemical coatings). Unbleached kraft variants eliminate chlorine residue concerns of bleached types. This product is a commodity material with fewer processing additives than specialty coated or treated food wraps, making it one of the simpler food-contact papers available.
If you buy it
Store sheets in a cool, dry place away from moisture to prevent mold growth on the paper itself. Use for wrapping uncooked or cooled foods; kraft paper can tolerate brief contact with warm foods but is not designed for direct contact with hot oil or prolonged high-heat cooking. Replace if paper becomes damp, torn, or visibly degraded. Unbleached variant is preferable if PFAS concern is your primary driver, though neither type requires special precautions for normal food service 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.”
Chlorine residue from bleaching
Bleached kraft paper may retain trace chlorine compounds from the pulping process. For food contact, residual levels are typically below regulatory thresholds, but unbleached variants eliminate this concern entirely.
Wet-strength chemical additives
Some kraft paper manufacturers use synthetic wet-strength resins or PFAS-based compounds to improve moisture resistance. Butcher Paper Co. does not disclose which additives are used; presence and levels are unknown without third-party testing.
Mold or bacterial growth if stored wet
Kraft paper is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture; if stored in damp conditions, mold or bacterial colonies can develop on the sheet surface before use, creating a food safety risk independent of the paper's chemistry.
Ink or print contaminants (if pre-printed variants exist)
Standard unprinted ULINE sheets carry no reported ink hazard. If a printed variant is purchased, confirm ink certification for food contact, as some inks contain heavy metals or solvents.
Formaldehyde-based sizing or binders
Kraft paper typically uses minimal formaldehyde compared to composite wood products. No documented formaldehyde release from kraft butcher paper in normal food-contact use.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 75% 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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