Freezer Paper by Store Brand (Kroger/Safeway/etc) · Butcher & Deli Paper
Idl Packaging 24 inch x 150' Mini Freezer Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Moderate PFAS risk; grease-resistant freezer paper often contains PFOA/PFOS alternatives.
Freezer paper's water and grease-resistant coating frequently uses PFAS or PFAS substitutes. No brand disclosure available on this store brand product. Third-party lab testing of freezer paper products has detected PFAS in many samples.
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Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
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Material
paper with polyethylene coating, grease-resistant treatment
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 product is kraft paper (cellulose base) laminated with a polyethylene plastic coating on one side, typically treated with fluorinated compounds to repel moisture and grease. The polyethylene layer itself is stable when cold and dry, but the grease-resistant treatment (most likely a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS alternative) is the material of concern. Store-brand freezer papers do not typically disclose their specific grease-resistance chemistry, leaving the exact PFAS formulation unknown. The coating is designed to prevent freezer burn and keep food dry, not to be ingested, but migration into fatty foods under certain conditions remains a theoretical route of exposure.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kroger and Safeway store-brand products rarely publish detailed chemical composition or PFAS testing results for commodity items like freezer paper. Neither company has issued public statements restricting PFAS in freezer paper lines, nor have they pursued certification programs like GOTS or Blue Angel that would signal commitment to safer formulations. No major recalls have been documented for store-brand freezer paper, but this reflects limited regulatory testing rather than confirmed safety. The silence on fluorinated coating chemistry is typical of the freezer paper category and does not indicate active transparency.
How it compares in its category
Standard freezer paper across all brands (including Kirkland, Reynolds, and store labels) relies on fluorinated coatings to achieve grease resistance; there is no PFAS-free freezer paper widely available at consumer scale. Wax paper is an alternative but offers inferior freezer durability and moisture barrier. Butcher paper (uncoated kraft) eliminates coating chemicals entirely but allows freezer burn on long-term storage. Store-brand freezer paper pricing reflects commodity manufacturing and is unlikely to include premium low-PFAS formulations; it sits at the midpoint of the risk spectrum for this product class.
If you buy it
Use this product for its intended purpose: wrapping raw meat and fish in the freezer for up to 3-6 months. Do not use for room-temperature storage of fatty or acidic foods (cheese, citrus, oils), as the coating is optimized for cold conditions and migration risk increases with heat and pH. Inspect the roll for tears, punctures, or delamination before use; discard if the plastic layer is separated or worn. Replace wraps every 2-3 months even if frozen; polyethylene can become brittle over time, reducing barrier effectiveness. Do not microwave or bake foods wrapped in freezer paper; remove the paper before heating.
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 (fluorinated treatment)
Freezer paper's water- and grease-resistant properties typically depend on PFOA, PFOS, or their successors (PFHxS, GenX, PFBS). Migration into fatty foods is most probable during prolonged storage or if the coating is damaged. No third-party testing of this specific store brand is available in the public record.
Polyethylene coating degradation in freezer conditions
Extended exposure to below-freezing temperatures can cause the polyethylene layer to become brittle and crack, compromising the barrier and increasing the surface area for potential migration. This is a mechanical rather than chemical hazard but increases the window for PFAS leaching.
Microplastics from coating wear
As the polyethylene layer ages or if punctured during handling, small plastic fragments can shed onto food surfaces. Risk is low for short-term freezer use but increases with duration of storage and mechanical abrasion.
Adhesive or ink residues on roll exterior
Store-brand freezer paper rolls typically use food-safe inks and pressure-sensitive adhesives on the roll seam, with no documented contamination reports. However, the brand does not publish composition data, so formulations are not independently verified.
BPA/phthalates from polyethylene
Polyethylene itself does not contain BPA or phthalates as inherent components. These chemicals are not used as plasticizers in PE film used for food contact. Risk is specific to the PFAS treatment, not the base plastic.
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.
Safer alternatives in Butcher & Deli Paper
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Natural bleached kraft paper, no specified coating
Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Safeseal
IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
grease-proof paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Claim unverified; grease-proof coatings historically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand claims PFAS-free. No independent verification found. Proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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