Pet Food Bags, ranked by PFAS safety

105 products graded A to F, safest first. 104 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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AvoidF
Instinct Raw Boost Grain Free Real Salmon Recipe Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Instinct Raw Boost Grain Free Real Salmon Recipe Dog Food

60/100 safety

Low visibility on packaging PFAS risk; wet-pet-food pouches often use barrier films, contact brand for specifics.

BetterC
Merrick Grain Free Real Salmon Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Merrick Grain Free Real Salmon Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

70/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard bag; no evidence of grease-resistant coating.

Best pickC
Purina Pro Plan Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice 5 lb

Purina Pro Plan

Purina Pro Plan Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice 5 lb

70/100 safety

Lower PFAS concern for dry kibble in standard paper, PE bag; typical pet food packaging without grease-barrier coating.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Purina Pro Plan Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice 5 lb

Purina Pro Plan

Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice 5 lb

paper/kraft outer bag with likely polyethylene inner lining (food contact)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry kibble in standard paper, PE bag; typical pet food packaging without grease-barrier coating.

Risky category by default

Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin Stomach Salmon Rice Dry Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan

Sensitive Skin Stomach Salmon Rice Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with possible grease-resistant interior coating (unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical dry pet food bag, but coating composition unconfirmed by brand.

Risky category by default

Purina Pro Plan Savor Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Purina Pro Plan

Savor Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with standard ink printing

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern dry dog food bag; standard packaging material with minimal known PFAS vectors.

Risky category by default

Orijen Dry Dog Food Original

Orijen

Dry Dog Food Original

dry kibble in paper/kraft bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in the food itself; packaging source unclear, contact Champion Petfoods for specifics.

Risky category by default

Orijen Amazing Grains Dry Dog Food

Orijen

Amazing Grains Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft paperboard bag with interior film liner (unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry kibble bag, but no brand transparency on interior coating.

Risky category by default

Orijen Original Dry Cat Food

Orijen

Original Dry Cat Food

Paper/kraft sack with ink printing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, dry pet food bag is unlikely PFAS vector, but manufacturer silence on packaging is typical.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Farmer's Table Pork Grain Free Dry Dog Food

The Farmer's Dog

Open Farm Farmer's Table Pork Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with plastic lining (typical dry pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in product itself; packaging type typical for dry pet food without known high-risk coatings.

Risky category by default

Farmer's Table Pork Grain-Free Dog Kibble 11 lb

The Farmer's Dog

Farmer's Table Pork Grain-Free Dog Kibble 11 lb

paper/cardboard bag with inner polymer coating (likely polyethylene)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern pet food packaging; no known PFAS trigger, but standard industry opacity on bag liners.

Risky category by default

Best Breed Grain Free Farmer's Chicken Recipe

The Farmer's Dog

Best Breed Grain Free Farmer's Chicken Recipe

wet pet food in sealed pouch/tray packaging

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for product itself; packaging history warrants caution.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Health Nutrition Medium Adult Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

Health Nutrition Medium Adult Dry Dog Food

kraft/paper bag with standard polymer liner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, but Royal Canin makes no PFAS disclosure on packaging materials.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Small Adult Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

Small Adult Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag with standard sealant

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern for PFAS in dry pet food packaging, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

Size Health Nutrition Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag (standard dry pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the bag itself; no cause for alarm unless Royal Canin uses grease-resistant internal coatings.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Medium Adult Dry Dog Food, 40 lb

Royal Canin

Size Health Nutrition Medium Adult Dry Dog Food, 40 lb

Paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for dry pet food packaging; standard paper bag unlikely to require PFAS-based water barriers.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Mini Breed 8+ Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

Mini Breed 8+ Dry Dog Food

Kraft paper or plastic laminate bag (typical dry pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for the product itself; bag material is standard and not known to require PFAS, but no explicit testing data available.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Adult Yorkshire Terrier Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

Adult Yorkshire Terrier Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag (primary packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in bag; internal dry kibble has no known PFAS risk pathway.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Adult Medium Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

Adult Medium Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with unknown inner coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in this product itself, but bag lining unknown, check Royal Canin's packaging transparency.

Risky category by default

Royal Canin Puppy Dry Dog Food

Royal Canin

Puppy Dry Dog Food

Kraft paper bag with likely polyethylene or kraft liner (dry food packaging)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern; standard dry pet food packaging without obvious PFAS risk factors.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag, standard ink

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but no public transparency from Hill's on packaging treatment.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag, adhesive, ink

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; standard dry pet food packaging with no known PFAS-linked treatments.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag with likely polymer inner lining

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard paper bag, but packaging details unverified by brand.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Paws Chicken Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Small Paws Chicken Meal & Rice Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag with standard interior liner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical dry pet food bag, but Hill's makes no public PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Dry Dog Food

kraft paper/plastic composite bag (typical dry pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, standard dry pet food packaging without known grease-resistant treatment, but no brand disclosure available.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with likely wax or polymer film lining (standard pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in the food itself, but bag lining unknown, not disclosed by brand.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Advanced Fitness Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Advanced Fitness Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with standard printing ink

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern for typical dry pet food bag; standard packaging poses minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Dry Dog Food

Hill's Science Diet

Adult Perfect Weight Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with typical food-grade interior coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-risk dry pet food packaging; standard paper bag without known PFAS-linked treatments.

Risky category by default

IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult MiniChunks Dry Dog Food

Iams

PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult MiniChunks Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag; kibble is meat/grain-based, no known fluorinated coatings

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern; dry dog food in standard bag unlikely to carry PFAS, but brand has no public disclosure.

Risky category by default

IAMS PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult Minichunks Dry Dog Food Chicken

Iams

PROACTIVE HEALTH Adult Minichunks Dry Dog Food Chicken

Paper/cardboard bag with standard polymer-based interior coating (likely polyethylene or similar)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern option; dry pet food packaging rarely uses PFAS-laden water/grease barriers.

Risky category by default

Iams Proactive Health Adult Dry Cat Food Chicken

Iams

Proactive Health Adult Dry Cat Food Chicken

Paper/cardboard bag with possible polyethylene liner (standard kibble packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in this product category, but no active transparency from Iams.

Risky category by default

Iams ProActive Health Adult Lamb Rice Dry Dog Food

Iams

ProActive Health Adult Lamb Rice Dry Dog Food

kraft paper bag (standard dry pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS from bag material, but Iams does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or treatment avoidance.

Risky category by default

Iams Proactive Health Adult Indoor Weight Control Dry Cat Food

Iams

Proactive Health Adult Indoor Weight Control Dry Cat Food

Paper/cardboard bag with ink printing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; bag composition typical for pet food and not a known PFAS vector.

Risky category by default

Iams Proactive Health Beef Rice Adult Dry Dog Food

Iams

Proactive Health Beef Rice Adult Dry Dog Food

kraft paper/cardboard bag with wax or clay lining

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; standard pet food bag carries minimal direct risk.

Risky category by default

Iams ProActive Health Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food

Iams

ProActive Health Adult Large Breed Dry Dog Food

kraft paper/plastic film bag (multi-layer flexible packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern dry food in standard packaging; no PFAS triggers identified, but no third-party verification.

Risky category by default

Iams Advanced Health Healthy Digestion Chicken Dry Dog Food

Iams

Advanced Health Healthy Digestion Chicken Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with interior wax or synthetic coating (standard dry pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in the kibble itself; packaging type unclear but routine for dry pet food.

Risky category by default

Taste of the Wild High Prairie Dry Dog Food

Taste of the Wild

High Prairie Dry Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern pet food packaging; no red flags, but brand offers no PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie Dry Dog Food

Taste of the Wild

Ancient Prairie Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with polyethylene film lining

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern for a dry pet food bag; standard cardboard, plastic construction poses minimal PFAS risk.

Risky category by default

Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Dog Food

Taste of the Wild

Sierra Mountain Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag, kibble

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for pet food itself; standard pet food bag carries routine PFAS risk inherent to many paper packagings.

Risky category by default

Diamond Pet Foods Pacific Stream Puppy Food

Taste of the Wild

Diamond Pet Foods Pacific Stream Puppy Food

Paper/cardboard kibble bag with standard polyethylene lining

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for the kibble itself, but bag lining history is not transparent.

Risky category by default

Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Dog Food

Taste of the Wild

Southwest Canyon Dog Food

Dry dog food in paper/cardboard bag with plastic liner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; standard pet food packaging with no known chemical treatment indicators.

Risky category by default

Taste of the Wild Rocky Mountain Cat Food

Taste of the Wild

Rocky Mountain Cat Food

Meat-based kibble in cardboard/kraft paper bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; typical pet food packaging with no red flags, but no public commitment to PFAS avoidance.

Risky category by default

Taste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Dry Dog Food

Taste of the Wild

Ancient Mountain Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag (likely uncoated or standard soy-based ink)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard paper packaging; verify bag source if extra cautious.

Risky category by default

Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie Dog Food

Taste of the Wild

Ancient Prairie Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with potential polymer film lining

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern pet food packaging; no known PFAS use in commodity kibble bags, but brand offers no transparency.

Risky category by default

Wellness Core Original Dry Dog Food

Wellness CORE

Original Dry Dog Food

kraft paper bag with polymer lining (standard food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; packaging is standard dry-food bag with no known PFAS risk profile.

Risky category by default

Wellness CORE Original Dry Cat Food

Wellness CORE

Original Dry Cat Food

paper/cardboard bag with ink printing; kibble contents

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS via the bag itself, but pet food packaging requires baseline verification.

Risky category by default

Wellness CORE Original Formula Turkey & Chicken Dog Dry Food

Wellness CORE

Original Formula Turkey & Chicken Dog Dry Food

paper/kraft bag with standard ink printing

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern for PFAS in standard pet food packaging; no evidence of fluorochemical coatings.

Risky category by default

Wellness CORE Grain Free Ocean Dog Food

Wellness CORE

Grain Free Ocean Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag with plastic film lining (likely polyethylene or polypropylene)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for a dry pet food bag, but generic paper-plastic packaging without brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Wellness CORE Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Wellness CORE

Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

paper/kraft bag with unknown interior coating or ink

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Skip until Wellness discloses packaging PFAS status; pet food bags often use fluorinated barriers.

Risky category by default

Wellness CORE Natural Grain-Free Senior Dry Dog Food

Wellness CORE

Natural Grain-Free Senior Dry Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag with ink printing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; standard dry pet food bag unlikely to have fluorochemical coatings.

Risky category by default

Wellness CORE+ (Formerly RawRev) Grain Free Small Breed Natural Dry Dog Food, Original Turkey & Chic

Wellness CORE

+ (Formerly RawRev) Grain Free Small Breed Natural Dry Dog Food, Original Turkey & Chic

Paper/cardboard bag with standard print

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in packaging; standard dry pet food bag with no red flags, but no verified testing.

Risky category by default

Wellness CORE Dry Dog Food

Wellness CORE

Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag, kibble ingredients

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Dry pet food in standard bag carries lower PFAS concern than coated/treated packaging, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Merrick Grain Free Bison, Beef & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Grain Free Bison, Beef & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag, typical pet food packaging

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in the product itself, but bag coating unknown, no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Merrick Grain Free Real Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Grain Free Real Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag packaging

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for dog food itself, but bag coating unknown, contact Merrick for packaging details.

Risky category by default

Merrick Classic Beef Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Classic Beef Dry Dog Food

kraft paper/polyethylene bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry kibble in standard pet food bag, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Merrick Grain Free Real Salmon Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Grain Free Real Salmon Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard bag; no evidence of grease-resistant coating.

Risky category by default

Merrick Classic Real Chicken and Green Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Classic Real Chicken and Green Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag with likely polymer lining

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard bag; packaging design typical but no public PFAS transparency.

Risky category by default

Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food

Merrick

Purrfect Bistro Grain-Free Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Cat Food

Paper/cardboard bag with likely polymer liner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry kibble; no grease-resistant coating detected on typical pet food bags.

Risky category by default

Merrick Lil Plates Grain Free Small Breed Real Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Lil Plates Grain Free Small Breed Real Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, standard dry pet food bag without known risk factors, but manufacturer makes no PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

Merrick Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food

Merrick

Classic Healthy Grains Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with printing inks

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern category for typical dry dog food packaging, but no brand transparency on PFAS.

Risky category by default

Instinct Raw Boost Beef Dry Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Beef Dry Dog Food

Dry kibble in kraft paper/cardboard bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; dry kibble in cardboard typically avoids grease-resistant coatings.

Risky category by default

Instinct Raw Boost Grain Free Recipe with Real Dry Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Grain Free Recipe with Real Dry Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag with dry kibble

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; bag material typical of pet food, no red flags but unverified.

Risky category by default

Instinct Raw Boost Whole Grain Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Whole Grain Chicken & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

paper/paperboard bag with standard barrier coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for this dry pet food bag, but no brand transparency on packaging materials.

Risky category by default

Instinct Raw Boost Small Breed Chicken Dry Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Small Breed Chicken Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with poly lining (standard pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-risk pet food packaging; no known PFAS coatings in standard dry kibble bags, but routine disclosure absent.

Risky category by default

Instinct Raw Boost Whole Grain Real Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Whole Grain Real Brown Rice Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag (dry kibble packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; dry food packaging rarely requires fluorochemical treatment, but bag composition unconfirmed.

Risky category by default

Instinct Grain Free Raw Boost Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Instinct Grain Free Raw Boost Small Breed Recipe Dry Dog Food

Kraft paper/cardboard dry food bag (standard)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern for PFAS; standard dry pet food packaging with no known treatment flags.

Risky category by default

Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Instinct RawBoost Whole Grain Real Beef & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag (food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern as dry pet food bag; standard paper packaging carries minimal PFAS risk but brand makes no disclosure.

Risky category by default

OPEN FARM Ancient Grains Grass Fed Beef Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Ancient Grains Grass Fed Beef Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with polyethylene (PE) liner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical pet food packaging; no evidence of deliberate PFAS use, but standard PE liners are not verified PFAS-free.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for dry dog food in standard paper packaging, but no PFAS disclosure from brand.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Grass-Fed Beef Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with standard printing ink

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; dry pet food packaging typically avoids fluorochemicals, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Grain Free Wild Caught Salmon Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Grain Free Wild Caught Salmon Dry Dog Food

kraft/paper bag with standard internal polymer coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS risk for dry pet food packaging; standard paper bag construction unlikely to contain legacy PFAS, but routine disclosure is absent.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Harvest Chicken & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Harvest Chicken & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with standard dry-food lining

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern dry food packaging, but no brand transparency on coating treatments.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Epic Blend Superfood Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Epic Blend Superfood Dry Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for dog food itself; standard dry pet food bags typically use minimal PFAS-prone coatings, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Ancient Grains Pasture-Raised Lamb Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Ancient Grains Pasture-Raised Lamb Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag with polymer inner liner (standard pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for food itself; bag coating risk unspecified but typical for dry pet food.

Risky category by default

Open Farm Ancient Grains Small Breed Dry Dog Food

Open Farm

Ancient Grains Small Breed Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag with inner polymer lining (composition unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Dry pet food bags rarely use Teflon-family coating coatings; PFAS risk is lower but packaging composition remains undisclosed.

Risky category by default

Primal Kibble in the Raw Dog Food

Primal

Kibble in the Raw Dog Food

Pet food kibble & packaging (bag likely polyethylene or kraft)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in the food itself; packaging risk unconfirmed but not flagged.

Risky category by default

4health Untamed Primal Cuts Beef Dry Dog Food

Primal

4health Untamed Primal Cuts Beef Dry Dog Food

kraft/paper-based dry pet food bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for pet food itself; standard paper packaging carries baseline PFAS risk from potential grease-resistant coatings.

Risky category by default

Primal Dog Freeze Dried Food Nuggets

Primal

Dog Freeze Dried Food Nuggets

freeze-dried meat/protein in plastic/paperboard packaging

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in product itself; check packaging if grease-resistant coating visible.

Risky category by default

Primal Dog Raw Frozen Nuggets

Primal

Dog Raw Frozen Nuggets

Frozen raw meat nuggets in plastic/cardboard packaging

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, food product itself poses minimal PFAS risk; standard frozen packaging remains the only potential vector.

Risky category by default

Primal Kibble in the Raw Small Breed Recipe Dog Food

Primal

Kibble in the Raw Small Breed Recipe Dog Food

Packaged raw dog food (meat/ingredients in bag or container)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in the product itself, but packaging details are unverified.

Risky category by default

Primal Kibble in the Raw Dog Food Recipe

Primal

Kibble in the Raw Dog Food Recipe

raw dog food (meat/organs); packaging likely plastic or foil pouch

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for food content itself, but packaging materials undisclosed, typical of raw pet food.

Risky category by default

Primal Freeze-Dried Dog Venison Nuggets

Primal

Freeze-Dried Dog Venison Nuggets

freeze-dried whole food (venison), minimal or no coating disclosed

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern freeze-dried meat product; no known PFAS-prone materials, but brand silent on packaging.

Risky category by default

Primal Kibble in the Raw Puppy Recipe Dog Food

Primal

Kibble in the Raw Puppy Recipe Dog Food

Kibble (meat/organ-based with plant binders); bag packaging unknown

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; bag material unspecified, request clarity if packaging matters to you.

Risky category by default

Acana Red Meat Dry Dog Food

Acana

Red Meat Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard dry pet food bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, dry pet food bags are not a typical PFAS vector, but grease-resistant coatings are possible.

Risky category by default

Acana Free Run Poultry Dry Dog Food

Acana

Free Run Poultry Dry Dog Food

Kraft/paper-based dry food bag (standard multilayer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food packaging, but bag composition unconfirmed by brand.

Risky category by default

Acana Grain Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food 13 Pound High Protein Kibble

Acana

Grain Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food 13 Pound High Protein Kibble

kraft paper/cardboard bag with ink printing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; bag composition typical for pet food but PFAS status unverified by brand.

Risky category by default

ACANA Butcher's Favorites Dry Dog Food

Acana

Butcher's Favorites Dry Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag, kibble (meat, grains)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, standard dry pet food bag; no known PFAS risk factors, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Acana Classics Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

Acana

Classics Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag with probable polymer interior lining

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the food itself; bag lining unknown but typical dry-pet-food packaging.

Risky category by default

ACANA Heritage Freshwater Fish Dry Dog Food

Acana

Heritage Freshwater Fish Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag with standard commercial printing

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern for PFAS; dry dog food packaging rarely requires water/grease barriers that trigger PFAS use.

Risky category by default

Acana Bountiful Catch Dry Cat Food

Acana

Bountiful Catch Dry Cat Food

dry kibble in paper/cardboard bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; standard dry pet food packaging typically avoids high-risk Teflon-family coating.

Risky category by default

ACANA Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food

Acana

Wholesome Grains Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food

Paper/cardboard bag; kibble ingredients (meat, grains)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the product itself; bag composition typical for pet food but unverified.

Risky category by default

Canidae All Life Stages Dry Dog Food Multi-Protein

Canidae

All Life Stages Dry Dog Food Multi-Protein

Paper/cardboard bag with ink printing

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

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

Canidae

All Life Stages Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with standard interior lining (no grease-resistant treatment disclosed)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Canidae

All Life Stages High Protein Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with standard polymer lining

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Canidae

All Life Stages Meal Rice Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with standard interior coating (likely polyethylene or polylactide)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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

Canidae

Grain Free Pure Lamb Goat Venison Dry Dog Food

kraft paper or plastic film bag; dry kibble food

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

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

Canidae

Grain Free Pure Sky Dog Dry Formula

Dry kibble pet food in paper/kraft sack

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Canidae

PURE Dry Dog Food with Wholesome Grains

paper/kraft bag (dry kibble packaging)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

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

Canidae

Pure Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Brown Rice

paper/kraft bag with likely polyethylene or polypropylene liner

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for primary product; packaging PFAS risk unverified but typical for pet food bags.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch Grain Free Dog Food

Earthborn Holistic

Coastal Catch Grain Free Dog Food

paper/cardboard bag with standard polymer lining

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern pet food bag, but no verified PFAS testing or brand commitment to transparency.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Great Plains Feast Grain Free Dog Food

Earthborn Holistic

Great Plains Feast Grain Free Dog Food

dry dog food kibble in paper/cardboard bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for dry kibble itself, but no brand transparency on bag coating.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Grain-Free Meadow Feast Dry Dog Food

Earthborn Holistic

Grain-Free Meadow Feast Dry Dog Food

paper/kraft bag (dry pet food packaging)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern dry pet food bag; no PFAS-specific risk flags, but no brand transparency on packaging materials.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural Dry Dog Food Grain Free

Earthborn Holistic

Primitive Natural Dry Dog Food Grain Free

Paper/kraft bag packaging (dry food bag)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern choice; standard dry food bag with no known PFAS triggers, but brand makes no transparency claims.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Weight Control Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Earthborn Holistic

Weight Control Grain Free Dry Dog Food

Paper/kraft bag with standard interior barrier coating (unspecified)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS risk than waterproof/grease-resistant packaging, but coating identity not disclosed, typical for pet food bags.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Primitive Feline Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Earthborn Holistic

Primitive Feline Grain-Free Dry Cat Food

Paper/kraft bag with ink printing; dry kibble formula

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern for PFAS in the product itself; standard pet food bag carries typical paper-bag risk.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Weight Control Dry Dog Food, 25 Pound Bag

Earthborn Holistic

Weight Control Dry Dog Food, 25 Pound Bag

kraft paper and plastic multilayer bag

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for dry dog food itself; packaging lacks grease-resistant claim but brand makes no PFAS disclosure.

Risky category by default

Earthborn Holistic Grain Free Wild Sea Catch Cat Food

Earthborn Holistic

Grain Free Wild Sea Catch Cat Food

Metal can with typical internal epoxy/oleoresinous lacquer coating; contents in sealed pouch

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower PFAS concern for cat food itself; packaging typical for pet food industry with no disclosed issues.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Instinct Raw Boost Grain Free Real Salmon Recipe Dog Food

Instinct Raw Boost

Grain Free Real Salmon Recipe Dog Food

Pet food kibble in paperboard/plastic-lined pouch packaging

F
F · High PFAS

Low visibility on packaging PFAS risk; wet-pet-food pouches often use barrier films, contact brand for specifics.

Risky category by default

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