Sealpac · Butcher & Deli Paper
Traeger BBQ Butcher Paper Roll
Butcher paper often has grease-resistant coatings, skip unless composition disclosed.
Traeger's butcher paper likely uses a grease-resistant treatment, but Sealpac does not disclose coating chemistry. PFAS presence in such coatings is common but unconfirmed here.
The safe swap
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
70/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned its C.
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Material
Kraft paper 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
Traeger Butcher Paper is kraft paper (wood pulp) with a grease-resistant coating applied to the surface. The coating formulation is not disclosed by Sealpac on product labeling or technical sheets reviewed in public sources. Kraft paper itself is food-safe when uncoated, but the grease barrier, typically either silicone-based, wax-based, or synthetic polymer, determines whether migration of coating materials into fatty foods is a concern. Without transparent disclosure, the specific coating chemistry cannot be assessed for safety.
The brand's record and disclosure
Sealpac does not publicly disclose the composition of the grease-resistant coating on this product or provide materials safety data sheets for consumer review. No third-party certifications (FDA, NSF, compostability standards) appear on the product packaging or brand website for this specific butcher paper. No recalls or safety controversies for this product are on record in FDA or CPSC databases as of available public information.
How it compares in its category
Butcher paper rolls vary widely: some use food-grade silicone, others use mineral oil or synthetic waxes, and low-cost versions may use undisclosed coatings. Traeger's product is mid-market positioned and commonly used for smoking and wrapping cooked meat, which is lower-risk than contact with acidic or hot liquid foods. Compared to uncoated kraft paper, this product trades migration risk for functionality; compared to plastic wraps (PVC, polyethylene), it avoids chlorine and phthalate concerns but offers less barrier.
If you buy it
Use for wrapping cooked or room-temperature foods only; do not allow sustained direct contact with hot, fatty, or acidic foods without a secondary barrier. Store rolls in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, as coating degradation accelerates in heat. Replace rolls if visible tearing, discoloration, or odor changes appear. Compost or recycle according to local guidelines; coating may prevent standard paper recycling, so verify with your waste handler.
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.”
Coating composition undisclosed
Grease-resistant coating type and chemical identity not published by Sealpac. If coating contains synthetic polymers or waxes not intended for food contact, migration into fatty foods during storage is theoretically possible, though risk depends on duration and temperature.
Microplastics from coating degradation
No published reports of particulate migration from Traeger butcher paper coatings. Risk would exist only if coating contains synthetic polymers and is mechanically damaged; tearing or creasing during use could release fibers if coating is polymer-based, but no evidence of this in practice.
Thermal breakdown if overheated
Butcher paper is safe to ~420F when used as a smoke wrap in BBQ. If coating contains wax or synthetic polymer, exposure to direct flame or temperatures above 425F may cause coating decomposition and off-gassing. Product labeling does not specify maximum safe temperature.
Ink or dye migration from print
Traeger paper appears to have minimal printing (logo/branding). No hazardous dyes or inks reported for this product. Standard kraft paper printing inks are food-contact approved in the US, but composition of any Traeger-branded print is not disclosed.
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.
Safer alternatives in Butcher & Deli Paper
Aplin Films
Idl Packaging White Butcher Paper 18" x 12000" Natural Butcher Paper Roll for Meat and Fish
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Lower concern. Uncoated butcher paper unlikely to contain PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
Safeseal
IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
grease-proof paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Claim unverified; grease-proof coatings historically use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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IDL Packaging PFAS-Free Grease-Proof Paper Sheets
paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand claims PFAS-free. No independent verification found. Proceed with caution.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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