Parchment Paper by Harris Teeter · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct
Parchment paper typically uses silicone or wax; PFAS risk unclear without disclosure.
Parchment paper is commonly silicone-coated, which may or may not contain PFAS. CVS/Harris Teeter provides no public disclosure about treatment chemicals or PFAS status.
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Material
silicone-coated paper
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/Harris Teeter parchment paper is silicone-coated paper, a standard food-contact substrate. Silicone itself is a food-safe, inert polymer that resists heat and moisture without releasing chemicals under normal cooking temperatures (up to 420-450F). The paper substrate provides mechanical strength while the silicone coating prevents sticking and grease migration. No BPA, phthalates, or other traditional plastic leachables are involved because this is not a plastic film.
The brand's record and disclosure
CVS Health and Harris Teeter (Kroger subsidiary) do not publicly disclose PFAS content in parchment products, which is typical industry-wide silence on this issue. Neither brand has faced major food-packaging safety recalls in recent public record. Neither has published transparency commitments specifically for PFAS in paper products, though both operate under FDA food-contact oversight. The lack of third-party certification (e.g., GOTS, NSF) for this commodity item reflects market norm rather than red flag.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is the mainstream choice across retail brands and is broadly equivalent to competitors (Reynolds, If You Care, store brands). Wax-coated alternatives (beeswax or mineral wax) avoid PFAS uncertainty but have lower heat tolerance and higher cost. Uncoated kraft paper offers no advantage and burns easily. Silicone parchment sits in the safe-middle zone for heat stability and non-toxicity.
If you buy it
Use up to 420F (check package guidance); above that, uncoated parchment or aluminum foil is safer. Replace sheets after heavy use or visible wear (grease saturation, tears). Store in cool, dry conditions to prevent adhesive degradation. Do not reuse excessively or expose to direct flame. Single-use is standard; do not incinerate or compost in most facilities.
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 delamination / paper degradation over time
Silicone coatings can separate from paper substrate under repeated heat cycling or moisture exposure, especially at upper temperature limits. No recalls on record, but anecdotal reports of flaking exist in consumer forums. Store in dry conditions to minimize risk.
PFAS in silicone coating or sizing agents
Industry-wide uncertainty: some parchment manufacturers have used fluorine-based sizing or water-repellent agents historically. No testing or disclosure from CVS/Harris Teeter confirms or rules out PFAS in this specific product. This is the primary gap in transparency and justifies caution.
Mineral oil or hydrocarbon transfer (wax alternatives only)
This product is silicone-coated, not wax-coated, so mineral oil leaching is not applicable. Silicone is not an oil and does not transfer to food.
Adhesive or binding agent leachables
Silicone coating is the adhesive layer itself and is food-contact approved. No separate binding agents of concern are documented in parchment paper of this type at typical use temperatures.
Microplastics generation
Paper substrate with silicone coating does not fragment into plastic particles under normal cooking or mechanical stress. Silicone is elastomeric, not brittle, and paper fibers remain bound. No scientific evidence of microplastic shedding in this product category.
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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