Sam's Club · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
Lower concern. Plain aluminum foil typically PFAS-free.
Heavy duty food service foil is plain aluminum with no coating or treatment mentioned. Aluminum foil itself does not require PFAS for functionality.
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Material
Aluminum foil
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
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 Heavy Duty Food Service Foil is pure aluminum metal rolled into a thin, flexible sheet. Aluminum foil is chemically inert at normal food storage and cooking temperatures, meaning it does not leach metals or break down into the food it wraps. The 'heavy duty' designation indicates a thicker gauge (typically 0.024 inches or more), which improves puncture resistance and durability during storage and handling. No coatings, inks, or chemical treatments are applied to standard food-service aluminum foil.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sam's Club (Walmart subsidiary) does not publish detailed material safety documentation for Member's Mark foil, but the product meets FDA food-contact regulations for aluminum foil under 21 CFR 182.1231. No recalls, safety complaints, or contamination incidents are on record for this product line. Sam's Club maintains general food-safety compliance but does not actively promote third-party certifications for packaging items, which is typical for commodity food wraps.
How it compares in its category
Aluminum foil is among the safest single-use food-contact materials available; it has no plasticizer, flame retardant, or water-barrier chemical dependencies. Heavy-duty institutional foil (this product's tier) is more durable than standard consumer foil and better resists tearing during high-volume food service use. Compared to plastic wraps (which may off-gas), parchment paper (which can have silicone or fluorochemical coatings), or coated paperboard, foil avoids those chemical hazard classes entirely.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry location away from moisture; aluminum foil can corrode if exposed to salt water or humid air containing acidic compounds. Use as intended for wrapping, covering, and baking; do not use in direct contact with strong acids (vinegar, tomato sauce) for extended periods, as slow aluminum leaching can occur. Replace the roll if it becomes crinkled, torn, or dented during storage, as structural damage increases the risk of small flakes entering food. Foil is safe for oven use up to typical baking temperatures (500°F); no special precautions needed.
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 from acidic foods
While aluminum foil is generally safe, prolonged contact with acidic foods (citrus, vinegar, tomato) can slowly dissolve the metal surface and increase aluminum in food. This is a documented but low-risk concern for typical storage and short-term cooking; heavy-duty foil's thickness mitigates this for normal use.
Microparticles or fragmentation
No established reports of this product shedding foil fragments into food under normal use. Damaged or crinkled foil is more prone to tearing; visual inspection before use prevents this.
Ink or printed labeling toxins
Member's Mark foil rolls typically have minimal printed labeling on the cardboard sleeve only, not on the foil itself. No inks contact food.
Heavy metal contamination in raw aluminum
Food-service aluminum foil for retail sale is refined to high purity standards (typically >99% aluminum) and compliant with FDA regulations. No lead, cadmium, or other heavy metals are added intentionally, and contamination recalls are not on record for this product line.
Moisture absorption or mold growth
Aluminum foil is non-porous and does not absorb water or support microbial growth. Risk is only if the product is stored in extremely humid conditions and the cardboard roll itself becomes wet, which does not affect foil safety.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% 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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