Sam's Club · Grease-Resistant Butcher & Deli Paper
Mossy Oak Heavy-Duty Coated Freezer Paper
Skip; freezer paper coating composition not disclosed publicly.
Mossy Oak freezer paper has a water and grease-resistant coating typical of food-contact paper, but the brand does not publicly disclose coating chemistry. PFAS presence cannot be ruled out without independent testing.
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Sam's Club
Member's Mark Heavy Duty Food Service Foil
70/100 safety
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Material
Paper with unspecified moisture/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
Mossy Oak freezer paper is a cellulose paper substrate laminated with an unspecified moisture and grease-resistant coating. The coating formulation is not publicly disclosed by Sam's Club or the manufacturer, making it impossible to confirm whether it contains fluorinated compounds (PFAS), wax, polyethylene, or proprietary polymers. Since freezer paper's function depends entirely on that coating, its unknown composition is a material gap for safety assessment. Standard freezer papers use wax or polyethylene; premium versions sometimes use unidentified synthetic barriers.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sam's Club does not publicly disclose coating chemistry for this product or maintain a known PFAS commitment for food packaging lines. No major recalls or safety warnings have been reported for Mossy Oak freezer paper specifically. Sam's Club's parent company Walmart has faced scrutiny over PFAS in some food packaging but has not published material safety data sheets for house-brand freezer paper. Absence of disclosure is a red flag, not proof of hazard, but it limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Freezer paper as a category sits between wax paper (lower barrier, no coating hazard) and plastic film wraps (higher PFAS/microplastic risk if heated). Most major brands (Reynolds, store generics) also do not fully disclose coating materials, making this product typical in opacity rather than exceptional. Specialty PFAS-free freezer papers are available from niche manufacturers but carry premium pricing. This product offers standard freezer performance without differentiation on safety transparency.
If you buy it
Use strictly for freezer storage; do not use in oven, microwave, or direct heat contact, as undisclosed coatings may degrade or migrate. Replace rolls annually or if coating becomes visibly brittle, flaking, or separating from the paper. Store in a cool, dry location to prevent moisture degradation of the substrate. Contact Sam's Club directly to request coating material safety data; request will create a paper trail and may prompt disclosure for future inventory.
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.”
Unidentified coating leachables
The moisture-resistant coating is proprietary and undisclosed. If it contains styrene, polyethylene, or other synthetics not rated for food contact, migration into fatty foods (common in freezers) is possible under prolonged storage, though freezing temperatures slow migration compared to room temperature.
Coating degradation over time
Undisclosed coatings may age poorly in freezer environments, especially with freeze-thaw cycles or physical abrasion. Visible flaking or separation indicates loss of moisture barrier and potential particulate contamination of food contact surfaces.
Microparticles if coating fragments
If the coating is synthetic polymer-based and becomes brittle with age or temperature stress, it may shed fine particles into direct contact with wrapped food. Risk is low but increases with product age and physical stress during use.
Allergen or off-gassing potential if heated
Fluorinated or synthetic polymer coatings not labeled for oven use may off-gas or break down if accidentally exposed to heat. No specific heating risk is documented for this product, but undisclosed composition prevents exclusion of this hazard.
Lack of food-contact certification
No public claim of FDA food-contact compliance or EU food-grade certification is visible for this product. While standard freezer paper is generally assumed compliant, explicit certification would strengthen safety assurance for an undisclosed coating.
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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