Great Value · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Mossy Oak Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper
Skip; freezer paper coating composition not disclosed by brand.
Freezer paper relies on water-resistant coatings to prevent moisture penetration. Great Value does not disclose the coating chemistry, raising concern about potential PFAS use in grease-resistant formulations.
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70/100 safety
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Material
paper with unspecified water-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
Mossy Oak freezer paper is paper substrate with a water-resistant coating applied to one side. The specific coating composition is not disclosed by Great Value/Walmart, which is standard for this product category but creates uncertainty about what chemicals contact food. Freezer paper's purpose is moisture barrier, not heat-resistant like parchment, so composition matters less during frozen storage but becomes relevant if accidentally used in higher-temperature applications.
The brand's record and disclosure
Great Value (Walmart's private label) has not published material safety data or coating composition for this freezer paper product. No independent certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact compliance statements) appear on packaging or in public records. Walmart has faced scrutiny on PFAS use in paper products broadly but has not committed to elimination or transparency on freezer paper specifically. No product recalls linked to this item are on record.
How it compares in its category
Standard freezer paper from most manufacturers (Reynolds, store brands) uses similar unspecified water-resistant coatings; the category lacks transparency industry-wide. Alternatives like silicone parchment paper or glass containers offer better material clarity. Butcher paper without coating avoids coating chemistry entirely but lacks moisture barrier. This product sits in the typical cost-and-performance middle with typical disclosure gaps.
If you buy it
Keep use to freezing and refrigeration only; do not use near heat or in ovens, as coating stability at temperature is unknown. Inspect coating before use for damage, cracks, or peeling. Store in cool, dry conditions to prevent coating degradation. For long-term storage (months+), consider double-wrapping or switching to glass or airtight plastic containers to minimize food-coating contact duration.
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 composition unknown; potential for unidentified leachables
Great Value does not disclose the specific water-resistant coating used. Coatings for food-contact paper can include wax, acrylic, polyethylene, or synthetic compounds; without disclosure, risk of unexpected leaching into frozen or thawed food cannot be ruled out, though freezer temperatures minimize migration.
Coating degradation and microparticle shedding over time
Repeated freezing-thaw cycles or physical damage can cause coating flaking. Undisclosed coating composition means material of shed particles is unknown and food contamination risk is unquantified.
Migrant chemicals if coating contains oleochemicals or synthetic polymers
If the water-resistant layer is polyethylene, acrylic resin, or wax, small quantities may migrate into fatty or oily foods over extended storage. Freezing slows migration significantly, but duration and food type affect exposure.
Food contact compliance unclear; no FDA statement visible
Product packaging and brand communications do not explicitly state FDA food-contact compliance or inclusion on the Acceptable Polymers and Additives List (PAL). Standard freezer paper is typically compliant, but absence of statement on this specific product creates ambiguity.
Bleaching residues in paper substrate potential
No reports of chlorine residue or bleach byproducts in Mossy Oak freezer paper. Most retail freezer paper substrate is bleached but within food-contact limits; no evidence of non-compliance for this brand.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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