Is Canidae PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Canidae averages C (70/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 8 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Canidae C or better, safest first
Canidae
All Life Stages Dry Dog Food Multi-Protein
Paper/cardboard bag with ink printing
Lower concern for PFAS; dry pet food bag is not a typical PFAS-risk category, but bag origin and ink sourcing remain unverified.
⚠Risky category by default
Canidae
All Life Stages Dry Dog Food
Paper/kraft bag with standard interior lining (no grease-resistant treatment disclosed)
Lower concern for dry dog food packaging; standard kraft bags typically do not require PFAS-based water/grease barriers for kibble.
⚠Risky category by default
Canidae
All Life Stages High Protein Dry Dog Food
Paper/kraft bag with standard polymer lining
Lower concern for direct food contact; standard dry food packaging rarely treated with PFAS, but bag lining composition not publicly disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Canidae
All Life Stages Meal Rice Dry Dog Food
Paper/kraft bag with standard interior coating (likely polyethylene or polylactide)
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; bag coating status opaque but standard for kibble.
⚠Risky category by default
Canidae
Grain Free Pure Lamb Goat Venison Dry Dog Food
kraft paper or plastic film bag; dry kibble food
Lower PFAS risk for the food itself; bag material unverified but no grease-resistant coating apparent.
⚠Risky category by default
Canidae
Grain Free Pure Sky Dog Dry Formula
Dry kibble pet food in paper/kraft sack
Lower PFAS concern for the food itself, but bag lining unknown, typical dry pet food packaging risk.
⚠Risky category by default
Canidae
PURE Dry Dog Food with Wholesome Grains
paper/kraft bag (dry kibble packaging)
Lower concern for direct PFAS exposure from dry food itself; packaging risk modest but unverified.
⚠Risky category by default
Canidae
Pure Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Brown Rice
paper/kraft bag with likely polyethylene or polypropylene liner
Lower concern for primary product; packaging PFAS risk unverified but typical for pet food bags.
⚠Risky category by default
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