Is Merrick PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Merrick 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 Merrick C or better, safest first
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Grain Free Bison, Beef & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
Paper/cardboard bag, typical pet food packaging
Lower concern for PFAS in the product itself, but bag coating unknown, no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Grain Free Real Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
Paper/cardboard bag packaging
Lower concern for dog food itself, but bag coating unknown, contact Merrick for packaging details.
⚠Risky category by default
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Classic Beef Dry Dog Food
kraft paper/polyethylene bag
Lower PFAS concern for dry kibble in standard pet food bag, but no brand transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Grain Free Real Salmon Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating
Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard bag; no evidence of grease-resistant coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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Classic Real Chicken and Green Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food
paper/kraft bag with likely polymer lining
Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard bag; packaging design typical but no public PFAS transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food
Paper/cardboard bag with likely polymer liner
Lower PFAS concern for dry kibble; no grease-resistant coating detected on typical pet food bags.
⚠Risky category by default
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Lil Plates Grain Free Small Breed Real Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
Paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating
Lower concern for PFAS, standard dry pet food bag without known risk factors, but manufacturer makes no PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food
Paper/cardboard bag with printing inks
Lower-concern category for typical dry dog food packaging, but no brand transparency on PFAS.
⚠Risky category by default
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