Sam's Club · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Drip EZ Wrap EZ Heavyweight Butcher Paper
Butcher paper often uses fluorinated coatings; brand discloses nothing.
Heavyweight butcher paper typically has grease and water resistance, often from PFAS-based treatments. Sam's Club provides no disclosure on coating chemistry or PFAS status.
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
kraft paper with water-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
Drip EZ Wrap is kraft paper (cellulose fiber) with a water-resistant coating applied to one side to prevent blood and moisture from soaking through. The coating composition is not disclosed by Sam's Club; butcher papers in this category typically use either wax, polyethylene, or fluorinated compounds (PFAS-based) to achieve water resistance. Without transparency, the coating type cannot be verified, which affects food-contact safety during storage of raw meat.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sam's Club (Walmart subsidiary) has no public commitment to PFAS-free food packaging and does not disclose coating chemistry for this product on labels or online. The company has faced criticism for opacity on PFAS in food contact materials, though it does not appear on major environmental advocacy lists for egregious violations. No third-party certifications (e.g., FDA food-contact verification, GOTS, or fluorine-free claims) are listed for this product.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher papers use some form of water-resistant coating; this product is typical of bulk-supply offerings. Alternatives marketed as PFAS-free or certified organic exist but are less common in warehouse retail. Price point suggests cost-optimization, which historically correlates with use of cheaper fluorinated coatings rather than premium wax or bio-based alternatives in the food-wrapping industry.
If you buy it
Use only for wrapping raw meat and cold food storage (refrigerator temperatures). Do not use for hot-holding, oven heating, or microwave use, as heat can accelerate coating breakdown and potential leaching. Inspect the coated side regularly for peeling, wrinkling, or discoloration; discard roll if degradation is visible. Store in cool, dry conditions to extend shelf life and maintain coating integrity.
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.”
Fluorinated coatings (PFAS-containing)
Butcher paper commonly uses PFAS-based water repellents; Sam's Club discloses nothing, and independent testing of this specific product is not on record. User cannot verify coating chemistry.
Coating degradation and food contact leaching
Over time or with moisture exposure, the water-resistant coating may chip, peel, or break down, potentially allowing paper fibers or coating residues to contact food. Kraft paper itself is low-risk, but coating integrity failure is the primary concern.
Chlorine-based bleaching residues in paper pulp
No specific disclosure from Sam's Club on pulp processing. Kraft pulp is typically less heavily bleached than white tissue, but residual chlorine compounds are theoretically possible; regulatory limits in the US apply, and no violations have been reported for this product.
Microorganism growth if wet and stored improperly
If the coating fails or the roll is stored in humid conditions, dampness can promote mold or bacterial growth on the paper. This is not a material hazard but a use-condition risk; proper storage prevents it.
Ink or printing chemical transfer (if printed)
Drip EZ packaging indicates minimal printing on the roll itself. If printed graphics are present, food-grade compliance is assumed but not verified by Sam's Club on labeling.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 42% 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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