PFAS score
Instinct Raw Boost · Pet Food Bags
Instinct Raw Boost Grain Free Real Salmon Recipe Dog Food
Low visibility on packaging PFAS risk; wet-pet-food pouches often use barrier films, contact brand for specifics.
Instinct Raw Boost does not publicly disclose PFAS information or claim PFAS-free status. Wet pet food pouches typically contain plastic-lined inner barriers for moisture protection, which may use PFAS-based polymers, but the brand has not confirmed or addressed this.
The safe swap
Purina Pro Plan
Purina Pro Plan Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice 5 lb
70/100 safety
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Material
Pet food kibble in paperboard/plastic-lined pouch packaging
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.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 35% 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 Pet Food Bags
Purina Pro Plan
Adult Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice 5 lb
paper/kraft outer bag with likely polyethylene inner lining (food contact)
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
Paper/kraft bag with possible grease-resistant interior coating (unspecified)
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
Paper/cardboard bag with standard ink printing
Lower-concern dry dog food bag; standard packaging material with minimal known PFAS vectors.
⚠Risky category by default
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How we score: every product runs through the same public 0–100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.