Earthborn Holistic · Pet Food Bags
Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch Grain Free Dog Food
Lower-concern pet food bag, but no verified PFAS testing or brand commitment to transparency.
Earthborn Holistic's dog food comes in standard paper/cardboard packaging typical of the pet food industry. The brand makes no disclosed PFAS claims or commitments.
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paper/cardboard bag with standard polymer lining
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
food packaging is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch is packaged in a multi-layer paper/cardboard bag with an inner polymer lining (typically polyethylene or polypropylene) designed to protect dry kibble from moisture and oxygen. The lining prevents cardboard degradation and food spoilage but introduces potential for polymer migration if the bag is damaged or stored in high heat. Pet food bags are not designed for direct food contact with the polymer layer in normal use, since kibble does not press against the interior lining the way liquid foods would.
The brand's record and disclosure
Earthborn Holistic has no major FDA recalls on record for this product line and maintains a general reputation for quality control standards. The brand does not publish detailed material sourcing or PFAS testing commitments; their ingredient and safety information focuses on nutritional content rather than packaging material transparency. No third-party certifications (e.g., BPA-free statements, PFAS-free claims) are publicly documented for their bags.
How it compares in its category
Standard kraft paper pet food bags with polymer linings are the industry norm and carry similar baseline risks. Earthborn's packaging design is consistent with competitors like Orijen, Acana, and Merrick; few pet food brands disclose detailed PFAS or packaging chemical testing. This product sits in the middle of the market for packaging transparency, neither leading in disclosure nor lagging relative to comparable grain-free or holistic brands.
If you buy it
Store bags in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight and heat sources to minimize any polymer lining degradation. Do not store opened bags for more than 2-3 weeks; transfer kibble to airtight glass or food-grade plastic containers if longer storage is needed. Inspect the bag regularly for tears, punctures, or moisture damage; discard if the interior lining shows visible separation or contamination. Keep bags away from rodents and pests, which can puncture the lining and introduce bacterial or physical contaminants.
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.”
Polymer lining migration (polyethylene/polypropylene)
No reported cases of polymer migration into dry kibble from intact Earthborn bags. Risk is theoretical and would require prolonged high-temperature storage or lining degradation; dry food does not create conditions that promote leaching the way liquid or fatty foods do.
Ink or adhesive contamination on outer cardboard
Food-contact-grade inks and adhesives are standard in pet food bag manufacturing and are not required to migrate into kibble. No specific testing or complaints are on record for this brand.
Moisture intrusion and mold/mycotoxin growth
If the bag is damaged or stored in high humidity, the interior polymer lining can fail, allowing moisture to reach kibble and promote mold growth. This is a storage failure, not a manufacturing defect, but is relevant to safe handling.
Bacterial contamination during manufacturing or distribution
Earthborn has no documented recalls tied to pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli) in this product line. Standard manufacturing protocols in the pet food industry include pathogen testing.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% 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.
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