Systempak · Butcher & Deli Paper
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294
Butcher paper likely contains PFAS for grease resistance; avoid if concerned.
Pit Boss butcher paper is standard food-contact paper with grease-resistant coating, typically containing PFAS. No disclosure or testing data available from brand.
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
Paper with grease-resistant (likely PFAS) 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
Pit Boss Butcher Paper Roll 67294 is cellulose-based paper coated with a grease-resistant treatment, almost certainly a fluorochemical (PFAS-class) compound applied to prevent oil and moisture penetration. This coating is industry-standard for butcher paper because uncoated paper degrades rapidly when exposed to meat fats and moisture. The paper substrate itself is benign, but the invisible coating layer is where chemical concern concentrates.
The brand's record and disclosure
Systempak does not publicly disclose the specific chemistry of its grease-resistant coating or provide third-party testing for PFAS content. No major recalls or safety actions are on record for this product line. The brand's silence on fluorochemical use is typical of the butcher-paper industry, where PFAS disclosure remains voluntary and sparse.
How it compares in its category
Most commercial butcher paper (pink or white) relies on PFAS coatings; uncoated or PFAS-free alternatives exist but are niche, cost more, and degrade faster in real-world use. Pit Boss is a mid-tier consumer brand; premium food-service grades may have better documentation, while budget rolls often lack any coating specification. This product sits in the mainstream middle ground with no distinguishing safety advantage.
If you buy it
Use for room-temperature wrapping and short-term storage of cooked or cured meats; avoid direct contact with high heat (oven >300F, smoker direct flame) which can accelerate coating volatilization. Replace the roll annually or when surface discoloration, tears, or odor appear. If concerned about PFAS exposure, limit use to occasional grilling or reserve it for non-food storage (crafts, drying).
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.”
Fluorochemical coating (PFAS class)
Grease-resistant butcher paper universally relies on PFAS or similar fluorocarbons; Systempak provides no alternative or testing data. Coating contact risk is highest during food wrapping and unwrapping.
Thermal volatilization of coating
If paper contacts hot surfaces (>250F sustained), the fluorochemical coating may vaporize or migrate into fatty foods. Risk is low for typical room-temperature or brief-heat use but material data sheet is unavailable to confirm safe limits.
Ink or dye migration
White or colored butcher paper may carry food-contact inks; direct meat contact, especially with salt or acid, could cause minor dye or ink leaching. No product-specific testing is public, and FDA indirect additive rules allow some non-migrating inks.
Microplastic shedding during use
Paper-based products do not generate synthetic microplastics; cellulose fibers are biodegradable. No hazard identified for this material class.
BPA or phthalate contamination
Butcher paper does not require BPA or plasticizers in its formulation. These hazards are relevant to plastic wraps and films, not paper stock.
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
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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
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Claim unverified; grease-proof coatings historically use PFAS.
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paper with grease-resistant coating
Brand claims PFAS-free. No independent verification found. Proceed with caution.
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