Parchment Paper (generic) · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Butcher paper typically grease-resistant; PFAS risk unclear without coating disclosure.
Pit Boss butcher paper likely has water and grease resistance coating but brand does not disclose coating type or PFAS status. Direct contact with brand recommended to confirm coating chemistry.
The safe swap
Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
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Material
kraft paper with wax or 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
Pit Boss butcher paper is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a wax or silicone coating to repel moisture and grease. The coating is critical: it prevents paper breakdown during wet storage and smoking, but degradation or migration of coating compounds is the main safety concern. Kraft paper itself is inert; the hazard profile depends entirely on what bonds that moisture barrier to the substrate and how heat affects it.
The brand's record and disclosure
Pit Boss (a Dansons Group brand) does not publicly disclose the specific coating chemistry (wax type, silicone formulation, or additives) on this product. No major recalls or safety alerts are on record for this SKU. The company does not hold third-party certifications (e.g., FDA direct-food-contact compliance statements) that would clarify heat stability or additive safety on publicly available packaging.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper sits between uncoated kraft (less grease-resistant) and synthetic parchment or silicone-release papers (often higher PFAS risk). Pit Boss's offering is competitively priced and widely used for smoking; it performs similarly to unbranded butcher paper rolls. No independent lab data suggests it poses higher hazard than generic store-brand alternatives, but lack of certification means no third-party assurance either.
If you buy it
Keep contact with food to under 420°F to avoid wax/coating breakdown and potential volatile off-gassing. Do not use over open flame or in direct contact with embers; smoke is safe, but charring the paper risks decomposition byproducts. Replace the roll if the coating visibly peels, flakes, or becomes sticky (sign of degradation). Store in a cool, dry place to slow wax aging.
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.”
Wax or silicone coating migration at high heat
If the paper is used above 420°F or in direct contact with high heat, the coating can soften, degrade, or leach into food. Pit Boss does not specify the wax type (paraffin vs. soy vs. mineral) or thermal stability threshold, so risk cannot be ruled out without lab data.
Coating additives (slip agents, stabilizers) leaching into fat
Waxed or silicone-coated papers often contain small amounts of slip agents or stabilizers. Prolonged contact with fatty foods (meat drippings, oil-based marinades) can increase migration. Pit Boss provides no ingredient disclosure.
Ink or dye on printed surface
The roll is printed with branding. If printed side contacts food directly, migration of printing inks is theoretically possible, though risk is low if the product meets general food-packaging standards. No test data is publicly available.
Mold or bacterial growth if stored damp
Kraft paper is hygroscopic; if the roll is exposed to high humidity without proper storage, microbial growth can occur on the paper surface before use. This is a storage hazard, not a manufacturing defect.
Residual solvents or uncrosslinked polymer in coating
No recalls or complaints are on record for this product. Industrial butcher paper typically meets FDA indirect food-contact standards, but Pit Boss does not publish compliance documentation.
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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