Orijen Review, Is Orijen Non-Toxic?
Across 3 graded products, Orijen averages Good (70/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Worth buying from Orijen Good or better, best-graded first
Orijen
Dry Dog Food Original
dry kibble in paper/kraft bag
PFAS
Kraft bags commonly used for dry pet food may contain PFAS-based water or grease…
Oxidative rancidity in fat during storage
High-fat, meat-based kibbles (Orijen is ~18% crude fat) are prone to lipid oxidation over…
Lower risk for PFAS in the food; packaging source remains unclear, so contact the manufacturer.
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Orijen
Amazing Grains Dry Dog Food
paper/kraft paperboard bag with interior film liner (unspecified)
Interior film liner composition (unspecified)
The brand does not disclose what polymer or coating is used on the interior film layer.…
Moisture and mold in bag storage
If bags are stored in humid conditions or punctured, moisture ingress can degrade the…
Lower PFAS risk for dry kibble bag, but no transparency from the brand on interior coating.
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Orijen
Original Dry Cat Food
Paper/kraft sack with ink printing
Plastic liner degradation and microplastic migration into kibble
The polyethylene moisture barrier can degrade over months if stored in warm or humid…
Mold or bacterial growth on bag exterior from moisture
Kraft paper absorbs ambient humidity; if stored in damp environments, exterior mold…
Recycled paper content and unknown contaminant history
If the kraft sack contains recycled fiber, trace chemicals from prior uses (inks…
Lower risk for dry pet food bag unlikely to be a PFAS source, though manufacturer silence is typical.
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Orijen and PFAS, common questions
- Does Orijen have PFAS?
- We graded 3 Orijen products, averaging Good (70/100). 3 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Orijen non-toxic?
- Orijen Dry Dog Food Original is the highest-graded Orijen product we have scored, at 70/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Orijen products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Orijen products we have scored are Orijen Dry Dog Food Original, Orijen Amazing Grains Dry Dog Food, Orijen Original Dry Cat Food. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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