Great Value · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
High-Quality Meat Wrapping Paper
Skip; grease-resistant meat wrapping often contains PFAS.
Great Value meat wrapping paper likely has water and grease-resistant coating typical of food packaging, often PFAS-based. No brand disclosure or testing data available.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
bleached 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
Great Value meat wrapping is bleached kraft paper with a grease-resistant coating applied to prevent fat and moisture from seeping through during storage and handling. The coating chemistry is proprietary and not disclosed on packaging. Grease-resistant food contact papers in the meat-wrapping category historically rely on fluorinated compounds (PFAS) or other synthetic polymers to achieve water and oil repellency. Bleaching introduces chlorine-based processing residues, though levels in finished paper are generally regulated.
The brand's record and disclosure
Great Value (Walmart's private label) provides no public statement about PFAS content or coating composition on its website or packaging. The company has not signed industry pledges to eliminate PFAS from food packaging. Walmart as a corporation has made broad sustainability commitments but has not prioritized PFAS phase-out in meat wrapping specifically. This silence is typical for budget-tier packaging and does not indicate safety, only lack of transparency.
How it compares in its category
Meat wrapping papers fall into two camps: coated (grease-resistant, often PFAS-containing) and uncoated or parchment-lined (slower fat penetration, PFAS-free). Great Value sits squarely in the budget coated category alongside store brands from other retailers. Premium alternatives like If You Care or butcher-grade parchment cost more but avoid fluorinated coatings. Unbleached kraft without synthetic coating is also available but sacrifices grease resistance.
If you buy it
Do not heat this paper in an oven or microwave; use only at room temperature for wrapping raw or thawed meat for refrigerator storage. Replace wrapping every 3-4 days to prevent bacterial growth and oxidation; do not rely on it for long-term freezer storage (use freezer wrap or vacuum bags instead). If you suspect the coating is flaking or degrading, discard and rewrap. Consider switching to uncoated butcher paper or parchment for contact with fatty or acidic foods if concerned about coating migration.
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.”
Fluorinated compounds (PFAS) in grease-resistant coating
Bleached kraft meat wrapping papers overwhelmingly use PFAS or polyfluorinated alternatives for water and grease repellency. No independent test results for this specific Great Value product are on record, but the material class and coating function make PFAS presence probable. Graded separately at 25/100 per your assessment.
Chlorine residues from bleaching process
Bleached kraft paper can retain trace chlorine or chlorine-derived compounds (dioxins, etc.) depending on mill controls. Food contact paper standards in the US and EU limit these, but Great Value does not certify compliance publicly. Risk is low for short-term meat wrapping but cumulative with repeated use.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding
Synthetic coatings on kraft paper can flake, especially if wet or creased repeatedly. Shed particles may be ingested if not visible. This product carries no durability or coating-stability guarantee. Risk increases if paper is folded sharply or exposed to moisture before use.
Migration of coating polymers into fatty foods
Fatty or oily meat can extract synthetic polymers and additives from the paper coating. Although food contact approval standards apply, the extent of migration is not disclosed. Longer contact times and higher fat content increase risk; short-term cold storage is lower risk than prolonged contact.
None known: BPA, phthalates, or plasticizers in this product type
Meat wrapping papers are not formulated with BPA or phthalate plasticizers; those hazards apply primarily to plastic films and containers. This product avoids that class of contamination.
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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Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
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