CKF Inc · Disposable Food Containers
96oz Kraft Paper Take Out Container
Kraft take-out containers often contain PFAS. Verify coating composition before purchase.
CKF does not disclose PFAS status for this product. Grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS-based treatments; contact brand for coating details.
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Material
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
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
This is kraft paper (unbleached or partially bleached cellulose fiber) with a grease-resistant coating applied to the interior surface. The coating allows the container to hold moist and fatty foods without soaking through. The critical unknown here is the specific chemistry of that coating: grease-resistant coatings in food service containers often rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) to achieve water and oil repellency, though some manufacturers now use non-fluorinated alternatives like wax blends or bio-based polymers.
The brand's record and disclosure
CKF Inc is an established North American manufacturer of foodservice packaging, but maintains limited public disclosure on coating chemistry for their kraft containers. No major recalls or safety controversies are on record for this product category from this brand. The company has not published statements on PFAS phase-out or alternative coating commitments, which is a notable gap in transparency for a category where PFAS use is widespread and increasingly scrutinized.
How it compares in its category
Kraft take-out containers are the industry standard for hot and cold prepared foods. This 96oz size sits in the mid-to-large range for deli, bakery, and prepared-meal use. Comparable products from other foodservice suppliers carry the same unresolved PFAS question unless explicitly marketed as PFAS-free. Alternatives include uncoated kraft (less grease-resistant), polypropylene plastic (different hazard profile), and certified compostable containers (often still use PFAS-coated kraft).
If you buy it
Contact the manufacturer directly to ask whether the grease-resistant coating contains PFAS or fluorinated compounds. Avoid using these containers for hot, oily, or acidic foods at high temperatures, as any coating degradation would increase leaching risk. Do not microwave. Store dry foods or room-temperature items when possible. Replace if the interior coating shows peeling, cracking, or visible wear.
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.”
PFAS in grease-resistant coating (separate detailed assessment)
Kraft food-service containers with fluorinated grease-resistant coatings are a known source of PFAS migration into food, especially fatty and hot items. No test data for this specific CKF product is publicly available; manufacturer silence on coating type is a red flag.
Coating degradation and leachables
Degradation of the interior coating over time or with heat exposure could release monomers or additives into food. No documented incidents for CKF kraft containers, but this is a material-class concern for all coated kraft products.
Ink and bleaching byproducts in kraft paper
Food-contact kraft is regulated for ink migration and bleaching residues in most jurisdictions, and CKF products sold in North America are presumed to meet FDA standards. No specific safety issues are documented for this brand.
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Kraft paper is not a microplastic source. Fiber shedding into food is negligible under normal use with dry or moist foods at standard temperatures.
Mold or bacterial growth in storage
The kraft substrate itself does not promote mold if kept dry. Risk applies only to food stored in the container over extended periods, not to the packaging material itself.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 45% 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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