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Open Farm is a defensible pick with a real tradeoff - usually value.
The verdict
Open Farm runs 4 scored products on PetScored, averaging a 7.1 composite. The top-scoring recipe is Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble at 7.6.
Across the lineup, Sensitivity Risk is the strongest sub-score (9.8); Value is the weakest (3.0).
3 Brand Trust signals have been verified from primary sources.
No FDA recall matches in the accessible export window. Brand-level history can still matter even when an SKU is clean - we display it for transparency, but it does not subtract Brand Trust points without a verified brand-manufacturer-product match.
If your dog avoids common trigger ingredients, the lineup carries these label flags: chicken, turkey, fish, legumes. Sub-score weighting handles them on each individual scorecard.
Transparency at a glance
Five signals our rubric weights most for Brand Trust. Each is sourced and dated in the evidence record below. Unknown is not treated as false- it’s recorded as “not publicly disclosed.”
Brand contracts production to a third-party co-packer.
Brand mentions nutrition expertise but does not name a qualified individual.
Feeding-trial protocol status not publicly disclosed.
Research-publication record not publicly disclosed.
No FDA firm-issued recall in the last five years.
Brand Trust verification
Verified records replace the product-level seed Brand Trust score. Pending and conflicted records stay visible as context; unknown is not treated as false.
FAQ says formulas are developed by a team including an animal nutritionist and PhD food scientist, products are co-manufactured across Canada, the United States, and Iceland, and each bag has a lot code for ingredient traceability.
FAQ says formulas are developed by a team including an animal nutritionist and PhD food scientist, products are co-manufactured across Canada, the United States, and Iceland, and each bag has a lot code for ingredient traceability.
No source record captured yet.
No source record captured yet.
Official product page supports product identity, ingredient and traceability context, 4/11/22 lb sizes, 3745 kcal/kg, 424 kcal/cup, 26/15/4.5/10 GA, and AAFCO all-life-stages statement except growth of large-size dogs. Official Open Farm nutrient profile PDF provides detailed as-fed and dry-matter nutrient values plus the full ingredient list for the Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains recipe.
Full FDA official recall archive matching checked 6,582 rows against configured Open Farm terms with zero hits.
Full FDA official recall archive matching checked 6,582 rows against configured Open Farm terms with zero hits.
Official product page supports product identity, ingredient and traceability context, 4/11/22 lb sizes, 3745 kcal/kg, 424 kcal/cup, 26/15/4.5/10 GA, and AAFCO all-life-stages statement except growth of large-size dogs. FAQ says formulas are developed by a team including an animal nutritionist and PhD food scientist, products are co-manufactured across Canada, the United States, and Iceland, and each bag has a lot code for ingredient traceability.
No source record captured yet.
Current FDA warning-letter export matching checked 1,000 rows against configured Open Farm terms with zero hits.
No source record captured yet.
Products
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Open Farm
$3.53 / 1,000 kcal · 76% above median
One of the most transparent sourcing stories in the tier, with humanely raised turkey and chicken named first and traceable suppliers, taurine declared. The price per calorie is steep, and chickpeas, lentils, and two fish meals widen the trigger profile.
Open Farm
$2.71 / 1,000 kcal · 50% above median
Fish leads the recipe and protein levels are strong, with several whole-fish ingredients up front. The main tradeoff is a substantial legume load and a premium price.
Open Farm
$2.98 / 1,000 kcal · 66% above median
Strong protein, named fish ingredients, and clear calorie disclosure are the best parts of the formula. The tradeoff is high boutique pricing for a kibble-based product with a freeze-dried halo.
Open Farm
$2.38 / 1,000 kcal · 19% above median
Public-beta scorecard with official Open Farm product page and nutrient profile PDF support for ingredients, GA, calories, AAFCO all-life-stages wording, and complete nutrient details. Watch-outs are partial Brand Trust, co-manufacturing context, refreshable retailer price, no-Class-I-ever still unknown, and no medical recommendation or verified-status claim.
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Regulatory context
Full FDA export matched 6582 row(s) against configured terms with zero hits. 0 ambiguous candidate row(s) were auto-dismissed. Archive and warning-letter checks may still be required before all Brand Trust gates close.
Full FDA warning-letter export matched 1000 row(s) against configured terms with zero hits. 0 ambiguous candidate row(s) were auto-dismissed.
FAQ
Open Farm averages 7.1 out of 10 across 4 scored products. The top-scoring recipe is Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble at 7.6. Whether that's "good" depends on which sub-score matters most for your dog - see the brand page for the full verdict and the per-product strengths and watch-outs.
No FDA recall matches for Open Farm in the accessible export window. Brand-level history may still exist outside the matched export; the brand profile shows what the FDA source covers and what it doesn't.
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