PFAS Detected in Pet Food Packaging

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have notably been detected in water sources, with more recent focus shifting to other PFAS contaminated products including cookware, cosmetics, and food packaging. PFAS exposure impacts both humans and animals, though most studies have focused on human exposure. A recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has detected seven PFAS compounds in some pet food bags used by several brands.¹ The seven PFAS detected included perfluoropropanoic acid (PFPrA), perfluorobutyric acid (PFBA), perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA), perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), 6:2 fluorotelomer carboxylic acid (6:2 FTCA), and 6:2 fluorotelomer phosphate diester (6:2 diPAP). The study did not test the pet food to confirm if the PFAS migrated from the packaging into the food.

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Reference

1. Quibble with Kibbles: ‘Forever chemicals’ in pet food packaging add to perils at home. Environmental Working Group. 3 November 2022. Read more.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)