Great Value · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
CHEFworth Disposable Butcher Paper
Likely lower concern, but water/grease treatment unverified.
Butcher paper typically uses grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, though many modern products use PFAS-free alternatives. No public disclosure from Great Value about coating composition or PFAS status.
The safe swap
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70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
Butcher 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
Butcher paper is kraft paper, a relatively unprocessed cellulose product made from wood pulp. The grease-resistant coating on CHEFworth is likely a non-fluorinated hydrocarbon-based or starch-based barrier, though Great Value has not publicly disclosed the exact chemistry. Unlike plastic films, cellulose does not leach plasticizers, BPA, or phthalates under normal use. The paper itself is food-contact-approved in the US under FDA regulations (21 CFR 176.180 for paper and paperboard), making it one of the safer food-contact materials by default.
The brand's record and disclosure
Great Value (Walmart's house brand) provides minimal transparency on coating formulations across its packaging line. The company has not published dedicated PFAS phase-out commitments or third-party certifications for this specific product. No recalls or safety violations specific to CHEFworth butcher paper are on public record. Great Value's general food-packaging compliance appears to meet baseline FDA standards, but proactive material disclosure is not a brand strength.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper is inherently safer than plastic-coated alternatives (which may contain fluorinated PFAS or phthalates) and bleached white papers (which historically involved chlorine-based processing, though modern production is cleaner). It is comparable to uncoated kraft or specialty butcher papers from brands like Katbite or Sysco, which also do not publicly disclose coating chemistry. The trade-off is that grease resistance may wear faster than plastic-laminated alternatives, requiring more frequent replacement.
If you buy it
Use this paper for dry or lightly oiled food storage and wrapping at room temperature; it is food-safe up to normal room-temperature use and short-term refrigeration. Do not use as a direct cooking surface in direct flame or oven temperatures above 420F, as the coating may degrade and coating particles could migrate into food. Replace rolls if you notice softening, discoloration, or loss of grease resistance. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent mildew or mold growth, which can occur if humidity is high.
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.”
Coating leachables (non-fluorinated)
Great Value does not disclose the grease-resistant coating formulation. Standard food-contact coatings (wax, starch, or paraffin-based) are unlikely to leach under normal cold or room-temperature use, but verification would require direct testing or brand disclosure.
Thermal degradation of coating
If exposed to sustained heat above 350-420F, hydrocarbon-based or wax coatings may soften, degrade, or migrate into food. This is primarily a functional rather than toxicological risk but warrants caution in high-heat applications.
Microplastic or particulate shedding
Cellulose paper does not fragment into microplastics as synthetic polymers do. However, if the coating degrades, small particles could theoretically shed into oily foods; this is rare under normal storage conditions.
Ink or dye contaminants (printing)
The printed brand label on CHEFworth uses FDA-compliant food-contact inks in the US. No heavy metals or concerning dyes are reported, though the brand does not provide ink supplier data.
Mold or microbial growth if stored damp
Cellulose-based papers can absorb moisture and develop mold in humid environments. This is a storage and handling hazard rather than a material hazard; keep rolls dry and in sealed packaging.
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 Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
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Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
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⚠Risky category by default
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unbleached natural kraft paper
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⚠Risky category by default
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Bryco Goods Pink Kraft Butcher Paper Roll 18 Inch x 175 Feet
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