Katom · Grease-Resistant Paper Goods
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
Lower concern. Plain paper butcher wrap typically PFAS-free.
Uncoated white butcher paper poses lower PFAS risk. Standard bleached paper lacks the grease-resistant coatings that commonly contain PFAS. No brand disclosure, but material itself is inherently low-risk.
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bleached paper, uncoated
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 bleached kraft paper, uncoated, designed to wrap fresh and frozen meat. Bleaching uses chlorine or oxygen-based agents to whiten the pulp; modern food-grade butcher paper typically uses oxygen bleaching or elemental chlorine-free (ECF) processes. The paper has no plastic coating, laminate, or resin finish, which eliminates major leaching pathways. Direct contact with raw meat or fish is safe because paper does not dissolve or migrate into food under normal refrigeration or freezing.
The brand's record and disclosure
Katom (formerly Katom Restaurant Supply) is a food-service supply distributor with no documented safety recalls or controversies specific to this product line. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed material sourcing or processing certifications for this butcher paper. No third-party certifications (FSC, chlorine-free) are advertised on typical listings, though many food-service papers meet FDA standards by default.
How it compares in its category
Bleached butcher paper is the industry standard and poses fewer chemical risks than plastic-coated or wax-coated alternatives (which may contain PFAS or additives). Unbleached kraft paper avoids bleaching byproducts but offers less whiteness and slight visibility trade-off. Katom's product is competitively positioned as a basic, affordable option with no notable safety disadvantage versus branded competitors like Sysco or Restaurant Depot equivalents.
If you buy it
Use for wrapping raw or cooked meat in refrigerator or freezer; paper does not transfer chemicals in cold storage. Do not use for direct contact with heated food above 180F or in oven (paper ignites). Replace if torn, wet, or contaminated; standard roll lifespan is indefinite if stored dry. Compostable after use if your program accepts paper contaminated with food residue.
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.”
Bleach residues and dioxin formation
Chlorine bleaching of kraft paper can produce trace dioxins as manufacturing byproducts. Modern ECF and oxygen-bleached papers minimize this, but Katom does not specify its bleaching method. Residual dioxins at food-contact levels are unlikely to pose acute risk, but long-term exposure to repeated contact is poorly quantified in butcher paper use.
Formaldehyde in paper coatings or sizing
This product is uncoated, so no formaldehyde-resin coatings are present. Some kraft papers use formaldehyde-based sizing agents in manufacturing, but food-grade papers typically avoid this or use minimal amounts that do not migrate into food contact.
Ink or printing contaminants
The listed product is plain white butcher paper with no printing visible. If branded text appears on rolls, food-contact inks must meet FDA CFR 178.3700 standards; Katom products typically comply but no explicit third-party ink certification is documented.
Microplastic or cellulose fiber shedding
Paper fibers can shed or fragment during use, especially if wet or abraded against meat. Ingestion of cellulose fibers from paper contact is not acutely toxic but represents minor physical contamination risk; inspect wrapped meat for visible paper debris before cooking.
Bacterial growth or mold on stored paper
If stored in damp conditions, paper rolls can develop surface mold or bacterial colonies. This is a storage issue, not a material hazard; keep rolls in dry, cool conditions and discard if visible mold appears before use.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% 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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