Sam's Club · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Member's Mark Foil Sheets 9" x 10.75" 500 ct.
Standard foil; grease coating may contain PFAS. No disclosure.
Aluminum foil sheets with grease-resistant treatment typical of food packaging. Sam's Club provides no PFAS information; many food-contact foils use fluorinated coatings.
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
aluminum foil with grease-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
Member's Mark Foil Sheets are standard aluminum foil (typically 99.5% pure aluminum, ~0.016 inch thick) with an applied grease-resistant coating on one side to prevent food sticking and oil penetration. The coating composition is not disclosed by Sam's Club on packaging or marketing materials. Aluminum foil itself is inert and FDA-approved for food contact; the risk profile depends entirely on what that proprietary grease-resistant layer contains.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sam's Club does not publish ingredient lists or supplier certifications for Member's Mark foil products, and has made no public commitment to PFAS avoidance in food packaging. The brand offers no third-party testing transparency or sustainability certifications specific to this SKU. This silence is typical for private-label foil producers but leaves end users unable to verify coating safety independently.
How it compares in its category
Standard aluminum foil sheets occupy the commodity tier of food wrapping. Member's Mark is competitively priced and functionally identical to Reynold's and generic store brands in terms of thickness and basic performance. Most major foil producers have not voluntarily disclosed grease-coating formulations, making this product neither notably safer nor riskier than unbranded alternatives from other retailers.
If you buy it
Use foil for room-temperature and moderate-heat wrapping (under 400F) without concern; it performs identically to other consumer foils. Do not use for long-term storage of acidic foods (citrus, tomatoes, vinegar) as aluminum can leach slightly over weeks. Replace any foil sheets that show visible creasing, holes, or discoloration before reuse. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture degradation of the coating.
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.”
Aluminum leaching (acidic food contact)
Aluminum foil can release small amounts of aluminum into acidic or salty foods over extended storage (days to weeks). Member's Mark foil provides no barrier coating disclosure, so leaching risk is standard for this product type. Risk is minimal for short-term wrapping but increases with prolonged direct contact.
Grease-resistant coating composition (undisclosed)
The proprietary grease-resistant layer is not identified on packaging or public documentation. While such coatings are FDA-approved in principle, Sam's Club has not confirmed whether this specific formulation is Teflon-type coating-free, silicone-based, or other. Absence of disclosure is the hazard, not confirmed toxicity.
Microplastics or synthetic shedding
No reports of foil sheets shedding plastic or synthetic particles into food. Aluminum foil is mechanically stable and does not degrade into microparticles under normal use conditions.
Coating degradation and flaking
Low-cost foil coatings can flake or peel if foil is folded repeatedly or exposed to moisture during storage. Small amounts of coating may contact food if sheets are damaged. Member's Mark does not disclose coating durability specs.
Heavy metal pigments in coating
Foil coatings for food contact are not typically pigmented with heavy metals; aluminum itself is the substrate. No public record of lead or cadmium in Member's Mark foil coatings.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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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