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Plastic-Free Rating
Pet Care
Pet Care·Merrick

Grain-Free Real Beef and Sweet Potato Dog Food

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
No artificial preservatives colors or flavors. Grain-free. Real beef as first ingredient. Plastic bag.
PFR Recommended

Grain-free dry dog food with real beef. No artificial preservatives colors or flavors. Plastic bag.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
4
Transparency
7
Durability
7

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Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Pet food packaging, plastic bowls, and plastic toys expose pets to BPA, phthalates, and PFAS. Pets groom themselves and ingest these chemicals directly.

Why We Recommend This Product

Merrick uses real beef as the first ingredient and avoids artificial preservatives colors and flavors. Grain-free formula. The plastic bag packaging is a drawback.

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