Open Farm · Pet Food Bags
Open Farm Epic Blend Superfood Dry Dog Food
Lower concern for dog food itself; standard dry pet food bags typically use minimal PFAS-prone coatings, but no brand transparency.
Open Farm does not publicly disclose PFAS information for this product's packaging. Dry kibble bags commonly use grease-resistant coatings that may contain PFAS, though modern alternatives exist. No third-party PFAS testing or certification is evident; contact the brand directly if PFAS exposure is a priority for you.
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paper/cardboard bag with standard interior coating
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
Open Farm Epic Blend comes in a paper and cardboard bag with an interior moisture barrier coating typical of dry pet food packaging. This coating prevents humidity and oxygen ingress but is not the high-PFAS-risk polyethylene-based films used in some premium bags. The kibble itself does not contact the coating directly under normal storage, reducing leaching potential compared to wet food in plastic or lined cans.
The brand's record and disclosure
Open Farm (owned by Petropics) has no widely documented safety recalls or chemical disclosure controversies specific to bag materials. The brand markets 'clean' sourcing and ingredient transparency but does not publicly specify bag coating chemistry or PFAS testing. No third-party certifications (e.g., BPA-free labeling) appear on packaging, indicating a lack of proactive chemical transparency typical of the mid-tier pet food market.
How it compares in its category
Dry dog food bags generally pose lower chemical risk than wet food or treat packaging due to minimal product-coating contact. Open Farm's paper bag is broadly comparable to competitors like Orijen, Acana, and Taste of the Wild; it avoids the high-gloss, heavily coated pouches of some premium brands but offers no distinctive safety advantage. No independent testing data differentiates this bag from standard dry pet food packaging.
If you buy it
Store the bag in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent coating stress or moisture intrusion. Do not transfer kibble to plastic containers without checking container safety (BPA-free preferred). Inspect the bag interior for tears or mold before each use; discard if coating is visibly damaged. Replace opened bags within 2-4 weeks of opening to prevent rancidity and ensure freshness for your dog.
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.”
Interior bag coating leachables
Paper bags with moisture-barrier coatings may contain low levels of PFAS or other polymers; no brand testing published. Risk is minimal because kibble is dry and does not create conditions for leaching, but coating integrity degradation over time or from punctures could theoretically increase exposure.
Mold or mycotoxin contamination from bag failure
If the paper bag's moisture barrier fails (tear, seal defect, storage humidity), kibble can absorb water and develop mold or aflatoxins. This is a food safety, not chemical, hazard but should inform storage practices. Open Farm has no published bag-failure recall history.
Ink or printing chemical migration
Exterior printing inks on pet food bags are regulated but not heavily tested for safety. No specific incidents or concerns have been documented for Open Farm bags. Contact with exterior printing is minimal unless the bag is chewed.
Microplastic shedding from bag material
Paper and cardboard bags do not shed microplastics; this hazard is not relevant to this product category. Plastic alternative bags (polyester or polypropylene) would carry this risk, but Open Farm uses paper-based packaging.
Ingredient-level contaminants (not bag-related)
Open Farm sources ingredients including meat meals and grains; these can carry heavy metals (lead, cadmium) or pesticide residues in rare cases. No Open Farm-specific recalls for these contaminants are on record, but the hazard is inherent to the ingredient supply chain, not the bag.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 72% 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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