Kroger · Grease-Resistant Paper Products
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct
Parchment paper likely has water/grease coating; treatment composition unclear.
Parchment paper is typically coated for grease resistance, but CVS/Kroger do not disclose whether treatment contains PFAS. Coating composition and sourcing unknown.
The safe swap
Target
If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
silicone-coated paper (grease-resistant treatment unspecified)
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
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper is paper coated with silicone to create a grease and moisture barrier. The exact composition of the silicone treatment is not disclosed by the manufacturer. Silicone coatings are generally considered inert at normal baking temperatures (up to 420-450°F), but the coating can degrade if overheated or damaged, potentially allowing paper fibers or coating breakdown products to contact food.
The brand's record and disclosure
Kroger (the actual brand owner, as CVS Total Home is a Kroger house label) does not publicly disclose detailed material safety data or certifications for this parchment product. The brand has not made specific statements about PFAS avoidance in baking papers. Standard food-contact parchment is regulated by the FDA, but manufacturer transparency on coating additives or PFAS status remains limited across the category.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is the dominant market standard for home baking and is safer than older bleached/clay-coated papers for high-heat use. This product is mid-tier pricing and offers no stated premium safety certifications (e.g., certified PFAS-free, compostable, or third-party tested). Unbleached or specialty parchments marketed as PFAS-free or with transparent ingredient disclosures exist but are typically more expensive.
If you buy it
Use at temperatures below 420°F to avoid coating breakdown; do not broil or expose to direct flame. Replace sheets if they show browning, tears, or flaking. Store in a cool, dry place away from oils and strong odors, as silicone can absorb fragrances. For prolonged high-heat cooking, consider alternatives like silicone mats or cast iron with oil.
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.”
Silicone coating degradation and migration
Overheating above manufacturer limits or repeated use at high temperatures can degrade the silicone barrier. No specific migration data for this product is publicly available, but degraded coatings may transfer silicone oligomers or paper dust to food.
Bleach or processing chemical residues in paper
Manufacturer does not disclose bleaching method or residual processing chemicals. Standard FDA-compliant food-contact paper is safe, but unbleached or chlorine-free alternatives are not advertised for this product.
Contaminant absorption from environment
Parchment paper can absorb odors and oils from storage conditions. If stored near solvents, cleaners, or strong-smelling foods, migration into baked goods is theoretically possible, though likelihood is low under normal home storage.
Microplastics or particulates if coating flakes
If the silicone coating flakes or peels during use (especially at high heat or with mechanical stress), small particles may shed into food. This is a wear-and-tear issue, not a manufacturing defect, but risk increases with product age and misuse.
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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