Parchment Paper (generic) · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment Paper 205 sq. ft. 2 pk.
Lower concern; unbleached parchment uses minimal coatings versus bleached.
Unbleached parchment paper typically uses silicone coating for grease resistance rather than fluorinated compounds. Brand makes no PFAS claims; standard food-contact parchment carries moderate risk profile but lower than bleached alternatives.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
Cellulose with silicone 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
Member's Mark unbleached parchment is cellulose (plant fiber) coated with silicone, which creates a non-stick, heat-resistant surface. The 'unbleached' designation means the cellulose was not treated with chlorine-based bleaching agents, reducing potential for chlorinated byproducts. Silicone coating is food-contact approved in the US and EU, stable at typical cooking temperatures (up to 420-450F), and does not off-gas volatile compounds like some older synthetic coatings.
The brand's record and disclosure
Member's Mark is Sam's Club's house brand; Sam's Club has not published specific PFAS testing or disclosure statements for this parchment product. The brand does not advertise certifications (compostable, sustainably sourced, etc.) on widely available labels. No recalls or safety complaints specific to this product line are documented in FDA or CPSC records. Silicone-coated parchment has a long history of routine food use without significant safety incidents.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached parchment generally carries lower contamination risk than bleached alternatives because it skips chemical whitening steps. Silicone coatings are considered safer than older Teflon-type coating (Teflon) or wax-paraffin coatings, which can shed particles or degrade visibly. Compared to greasing pans or using foil, parchment reduces need for added oils and avoids aluminum leaching concerns. Most commercial unbleached parchment products (Kirkland, If You Care, Reynolds) occupy the same low-hazard tier.
If you buy it
Use parchment at temperatures under 420F to avoid silicone breakdown; most baking and roasting stays well below this. Replace sheets visibly torn, darkened, or brittle. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to extend coating life. Do not use for broiling, direct flame, or extended high-heat cooking; transfer to other cookware at temperature limits.
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 at extreme heat
Silicone is stable to 420-450F but may hydrolyze or shed microparticles if exposed to sustained higher temperatures or direct flame. No established health endpoint for silicone ingestion in low amounts, but avoidance of damage preserves best practice.
Microplastics from torn coating
If parchment is torn or heavily creased during use, silicone particles may separate into food. Inspect sheets before use and replace worn ones to minimize risk.
Residual processing chemicals in cellulose
Unbleached cellulose still undergoes pulping and may retain trace solvents, but no specific contamination has been documented in commercial parchment paper products subject to food-contact regulations.
Migration of silicone into fatty or acidic foods
Silicone can leach into high-fat or high-acid foods more readily than into water-based foods; extent is not quantified in public literature. Risk remains theoretical and within acceptable food-contact limits under current FDA standards.
Bleach/chlorine residues (unbleached avoidance benefit)
Unbleached formulation eliminates this hazard entirely, unlike bleached parchment which may retain trace hypochlorite or chlorine dioxide. No active recall history for bleached parchment either, but unbleached is the cleaner formulation.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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.
Safer alternatives in Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
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Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
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⚠Risky category by default
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⚠Risky category by default
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