Sam's Club · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Member's Mark Unbleached Parchment Paper 205 sq. ft. 2 pk.
Likely lower concern, but no PFAS disclosure from Sam's Club.
Parchment paper typically uses silicone rather than Teflon-family coating for heat resistance. Sam's Club provides no public PFAS statement for this product. Contact the brand for coating specifics if concerned.
The safe swap
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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
Unbleached paper 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 paper substrate coated with silicone, not plastic or wax. Unbleached means it skips chlorine-based bleaching agents that can leave chemical residues. Silicone coating provides the nonstick and heat-resistance properties without Teflon-family coating (Teflon-type coating). The paper itself is food-grade and designed to withstand oven temperatures up to roughly 420-450°F, making it suitable for baking and food wrapping applications.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sam's Club (owned by Walmart) does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or absence statements for parchment paper products, which is typical for the grocery/bulk retail sector. The brand has no major documented food-contact safety recalls for parchment paper. Sam's Club maintains general food-safety compliance but does not market premium certifications (FSC, compostability) for this product line, suggesting a cost-focused rather than transparency-focused positioning.
How it compares in its category
Unbleached silicone-coated parchment is a mainstream middle-market option. It avoids wax-coated papers (potential petroleum or microplastic concerns if heated unevenly) and plastic-lined alternatives. Compared to premium brands offering FSC certification or explicit PFAS-free labeling, Member's Mark offers no third-party verification, but unbleached + silicone is a chemically simpler formulation than bleached papers with synthetic coatings. Price-to-safety ratio is reasonable for routine home baking.
If you buy it
Use for oven baking up to the stated heat limit (typically 420-450°F); do not use directly over open flame or on stovetop burners. Replace the roll if coating appears visibly degraded, torn, or discolored, as silicone integrity is the primary barrier. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption and mold. Unbleached paper may show minor brown spots or speckling, which is normal and not a safety issue.
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 over time and heat
Silicone coatings can degrade if exposed to prolonged heat above manufacturer specs or if physically damaged. No specific degradation reports for Member's Mark exist, but the generic risk for parchment is low if used as directed.
Bleaching residue or chlorine byproducts
This product is unbleached, so it avoids chlorine-based residues common in bleached parchment. No contamination reports exist for this product.
Microplastic shedding from coating
Silicone coatings do not shed microplastics in the manner of plastic wraps or films. Parchment paper is paper-based and does not contribute to microplastic accumulation in food.
Migration of coating constituents into food
Silicone is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for food contact. No reported leaching or migration incidents documented for unbleached parchment in normal use.
Unbleached paper impurities or contaminants
Unbleached paper can retain trace lignin and minerals from pulp, but food-grade unbleached parchment meets FDA food-contact standards. No contamination reports specific to Member's Mark.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 65% 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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