Taste of the Wild · Pet Food Bags
Taste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Dry Dog Food
Lower PFAS concern for dry pet food in standard paper packaging; verify bag source if extra cautious.
Taste of the Wild dry dog food uses typical paper/kraft bag packaging, which carries minimal PFAS risk compared to water- or grease-resistant treated materials. The brand makes no PFAS disclosures.
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Paper/kraft bag (likely uncoated or standard soy-based ink)
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
Taste of the Wild Ancient Mountain comes in a kraft paper bag, likely uncoated or lined with a standard soy-based ink layer. Kraft paper itself is minimally processed cellulose and poses no direct food-contact chemical leaching risk to dry kibble. The ink used in printing is typically soy-based (lower-toxicity option) rather than petroleum-based, reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during storage. The bag is a simple barrier package designed for shelf stability, not a chemical-delivery system.
The brand's record and disclosure
Taste of the Wild (owned by Diamond Pet Foods) does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or PFAS-mitigation practices for its packaging. The brand has not issued transparency reports on bag material sourcing or chemical screening. No major recalls specific to packaging contamination have been reported for this product line. The company focuses marketing on ingredient quality (ancient grains, novel proteins) rather than packaging safety, which is typical for the pet food category.
How it compares in its category
Most dry pet food bags are kraft paper or plastic-lined kraft, and this product sits in the conventional middle. Competitors like Orijen and Acana also use uncoated kraft bags without published PFAS certifications. Some premium brands (e.g., Stella & Chewy's) now use compostable or recyclable film alternatives, but these are less common at this price tier. Taste of the Wild's packaging approach is standard for the mainstream natural pet food category.
If you buy it
Transfer kibble to a food-grade plastic or glass airtight container immediately after opening to prevent moisture uptake and maintain freshness; kraft bags are not moisture-barrier-rated long-term once breached. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent oxidative degradation of fats in the kibble itself (a shelf-life issue unrelated to packaging chemistry). Check bag seals and print quality on arrival; any visible damage or ink smudging is cosmetic but signals potential storage stress. Replace opened bags every 4 weeks to avoid rancidity, particularly in warm climates.
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.”
Ink residue / food contact from printing
Soy-based inks used on kraft bags do not migrate into dry kibble under normal storage. No published incidents of ink-related contamination in dry pet food. Risk is theoretical and extremely low for this product form.
Moisture ingress and mold growth
Kraft paper bags (especially uncoated versions) are permeable to humidity. Prolonged exposure in damp environments can allow mold spore colonization on kibble, not from the bag itself but from poor storage conditions. This is a storage practice issue, not a material hazard.
Allergen cross-contamination in bag production
If the bag is recycled kraft, it may have trace residues from previous uses. Taste of the Wild does not disclose bag sourcing (virgin vs. recycled kraft). For dogs with severe protein allergies, unknown recycled-bag history poses theoretical but unverified risk.
Oxidation of kibble fats (not packaging-driven)
Kraft bags offer minimal light and oxygen barrier compared to metallized film. Some pet owners report kibble rancidity faster in kraft vs. sealed plastic bags, particularly with high-fat formulas. This affects kibble freshness, not chemical safety from the bag.
PFAS in recycled kraft pulp (unverified for this product)
Recycled kraft can contain legacy PFAS from food-contact coatings in prior life. Taste of the Wild does not confirm whether bags use virgin or recycled pulp. This is why the PFAS grade given (70/100) reflects uncertainty, not confirmed contamination.
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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