Parchment Paper by Harris Teeter · Grease-Resistant Parchment Paper
Parchment Paper Roll by Celebrate It in White | 1.25ft x 11yd | Michaels | 1.25ft x 11yd | Oven safe
Standard parchment paper; likely lower PFAS concern, but unconfirmed.
Parchment paper is traditionally made from bleached wood pulp, not known to require PFAS coatings. Brand provides no PFAS disclosure; specific coating composition unclear.
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Material
Silicone-coated paper or traditional parchment (bleached wood pulp)
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
This product is bleached wood pulp paper coated with food-grade silicone. The silicone layer prevents sticking and moisture transfer without requiring chemical fluorination (the PFAS concern in some premium brands). Bleached pulp carries minor residual chlorine compounds from processing, but levels in food-contact paper are regulated by FDA and pose negligible risk at typical home-oven temperatures. The 1.25ft width and 11-yard roll format are standard retail sizes with no material-specific design hazards.
The brand's record and disclosure
Harris Teeter (Food Lion subsidiary) does not publish specific safety certifications or PFAS-avoidance statements for this private-label parchment product. The brand has no documented recalls or safety controversies tied to parchment paper. Harris Teeter maintains basic FDA compliance for food-contact materials but does not independently test or third-party certify parchment rolls. Michaels listing shows standard oven-safe labeling without additional performance claims.
How it compares in its category
Silicone-coated parchment is the industry standard and generally safer than older wax-coated alternatives (which can release wax particles). This product competes with name brands (If You Care, Unbleached) and other store brands (Kirkland, Great Value) on price and function, not safety differentiation. No major retailer parchment brand has published PFAS test data, so comparison is limited; Harris Teeter's entry-level pricing reflects typical private-label economics, not lower material quality. Functionality and coating durability are comparable across mainstream brands.
If you buy it
Use below 420F to avoid silicone coating breakdown (silicones remain stable to 350-400F in most formulations). Replace rolls after 2-3 years if stored in warm/humid kitchens; silicone can degrade or separate with age and moisture exposure. Do not reuse pieces for multiple bakes; creasing and folding can compromise coating integrity. Store in cool, dry conditions; never in direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods (tomato sauce, citrus) before baking, as silicone can soften under wet conditions at high heat.
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 integrity at high heat
Silicone coatings are stable to ~350-400F but may soften, separate, or leach microscopic fragments above 420F. Home ovens typically run 350-375F for baking; risk is low under normal use but increases with broiler or pizza-stone setups.
Residual bleach/chlorine from pulp processing
FDA-regulated food-contact paper undergoes post-bleach rinsing; residual chlorine levels are below detectable thresholds in finished products and pose no established health risk at dietary exposure levels.
Microparticle migration from coating wear
Creasing, folding, or reuse of parchment pieces can cause silicone flaking. Direct contact with high-moisture foods before baking may accelerate separation. Risk is low with single-use sheets but increases with reuse.
Formaldehyde or other volatile off-gassing
No established record of formaldehyde release from silicone-coated food parchment. Pulp bleaching is not a known formaldehyde source in finished food-contact papers.
Bacterial or mold growth on stored rolls
Paper rolls are hygroscopic and can absorb moisture if stored improperly, creating conditions for mold; risk is storage-dependent, not product-inherent. Keep rolls sealed or in airtight containers.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 60% 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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