Kroger · Grease-Resistant Paper Products
Reynolds Kitchens Countertop Prep Paper
Skip until coating composition is disclosed by Reynolds.
Countertop prep paper typically uses silicone or wax coatings, but Reynolds does not publicly disclose this product's coating chemistry. Standard grease-resistant paper coatings may contain PFAS, and without transparency, risk cannot be assessed.
The safe swap
Target
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70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
paper with moisture/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
Reynolds Kitchens Countertop Prep Paper is cellulose paper coated with a water- and grease-resistant layer to prevent food oils from saturating the substrate. The coating composition is not publicly disclosed by Reynolds or Kroger. Food-contact paper coatings traditionally used PFAS compounds (PFAS "forever chemicals") to achieve grease resistance, though some manufacturers have begun transitioning to alternative chemistries. Without label transparency, the specific coating cannot be verified as PFAS-free or PFAS-containing.
The brand's record and disclosure
Reynolds Consumer Products has not issued public commitments to PFAS elimination in food-contact papers, nor has it disclosed coating chemistry for this product line. The brand has faced scrutiny over PFAS in food packaging but has not provided ingredient-level transparency comparable to some competitors. Kroger's private-label version inherits this disclosure gap. No third-party certifications (e.g., GOTS, NSF) appear to apply to this specific prep paper.
How it compares in its category
Most countertop prep papers and parchment-style products rely on grease-resistant coatings, creating category-wide PFAS exposure uncertainty. Some brands (e.g., If You Care) market PFAS-free or plant-based coatings, though verification is limited. Unbleached butcher paper or silicone-coated parchment offer alternatives, though silicone itself carries minimal but unresolved contaminant risk. Reynolds' lack of transparency places this product in the middle-to-lower tier of disclosed safety for this category.
If you buy it
Use for dry or room-temperature food prep only; do not expose to direct flame or prolonged oven heat above 420°F (manufacturer guidance varies). Do not use for wrapping hot foods or in contact with acidic/fatty foods at high temperature, as coating degradation or migration risk increases. Replace roll if coating shows visible wear, peeling, or discoloration. Store in cool, dry conditions to prevent moisture damage and potential mold or bacterial growth on the paper.
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.”
PFAS in grease-resistant coating
Coating composition undisclosed; historical reliance on PFAS in food-contact papers makes this hazard plausible but unconfirmed for this specific product. Reynolds has not ruled out PFAS use.
Coating migration into food (non-PFAS additives)
Any unknown coating may leach or transfer when wet, oily, or heated. Risk increases with prolonged contact with fatty or acidic foods. Not brand-specific but exacerbated by lack of ingredient disclosure.
Bleach residues in cellulose base
Most food-contact papers are chlorine-bleached; residual chlorine or chlorine compounds are not typically detected at harmful levels in finished product, and no recalls or reports exist for this brand. Standard FDA oversight applies.
Ink or print contamination (if printed)
Reynolds Countertop Prep Paper is typically unprinted plain white. If any printed designs exist on this SKU, food-contact ink safety would apply; no specific reports of concern for this product line.
Microplastic or particulate shedding
Paper-based products do not shed microplastics. Cellulose fiber release is negligible under normal use and poses no established hazard in food contact.
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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