Great Value · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper has minimal PFAS risk.
Natural butcher paper is an uncoated cellulose product with no known grease-resistant or waterproof treatment. No PFAS concerns reported for this commodity product type.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Unbleached butcher paper, cellulose-based
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
This is unbleached kraft pulp paper, meaning it skips the chlorine-based bleaching process typical of white papers. The cellulose fibers are mechanically processed and sized for grease and moisture resistance, making it suitable for direct food contact. Unbleached status reduces exposure to bleaching residues like chlorine dioxide, which can leave trace chlorine compounds in finished paper. The natural brown tint you might expect from unbleached stock is whitened here through mechanical brightening or mild peroxide treatment, both lower-chemical approaches than chlorine bleaching.
The brand's record and disclosure
Great Value (Walmart's private label) has not published specific safety data sheets or certifications for this butcher paper product in public records. The brand does not maintain a published PFAS avoidance stance, though the material itself (uncoated cellulose) carries low inherent PFAS risk. Great Value products generally comply with FDA food-contact regulations but rarely volunteer third-party certifications or detailed chemical testing results. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this butcher paper product are on public record.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached butcher paper is the standard in its category and typically safer than bleached white paper or coated papers that may contain PFAS or other barrier additives. This product matches the material profile of butcher paper from major competitors (Stockyard, Freezer Paper brands) with no material differentiation in composition. The 18-inch width and 12,000-foot roll length are industrial-standard dimensions, making this a commodity product with consistent quality across brands in this tier. Price-point products like this generally use simpler processing with fewer additives than premium specialty wrapping papers.
If you buy it
Store the roll in cool, dry conditions to prevent moisture absorption and mold growth on the paper surface; uncoated cellulose can harbor bacterial growth if damp. Use it for raw and cooked meat wrapping, freezer storage, and food-service applications up to normal refrigeration and freezer temperatures (no high-heat use beyond wrapping warm food briefly). Replace sections if you notice tears, discoloration, or odors, as compromised paper loses its barrier function. Unbleached paper is compostable and recyclable if uncontaminated with meat residue; dispose as regular waste otherwise.
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.”
Bleaching residues and chlorine compounds
Unbleached formulation eliminates chlorine-based bleaching, the primary source of chlorine residues in food-contact paper. No chlorine dioxide or hypochlorite processing is used in the unbleached kraft production stream.
Mineral oil and food-grade coating contaminants
Uncoated butcher paper contains no added polymeric barriers or mineral oil processing agents typical of some food-wrapping papers. Cellulose sizing alone provides grease resistance without additional chemical coatings.
Bacterial and mold growth during storage
Unbleached cellulose is hygroscopic and can absorb ambient moisture, creating conditions for surface mold or bacterial colonization if stored in humid environments. This is a storage and maintenance issue rather than a manufacturing hazard, managed by keeping the roll dry and replacing compromised sections.
Ink and dye contaminants from printing
The product itself is plain unbleached paper with no printed branding or ink on the food-contact surface. Minimal risk of ink migration into food.
Heavy metals in pulp or mineral fillers
Unbleached kraft paper is produced from wood pulp with standard industrial processing; no heavy metal concentrations have been documented in commodity butcher paper products. FDA oversight of pulp sourcing and processing indirectly limits lead and cadmium accumulation.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 85% 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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