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An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Open Farm Open Farm Surf & Turf Freeze Dried Raw Morsels for Dogs, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Named beef first
3 named organ ingredients
5 named animal proteins
Whole ground bone (calcium source)
Size
0.10 kg
Food type
Freeze-dried
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Open Farm
Country
United States
Feed Wise Score
8.6out of 10
EXCELLENT

Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)

79%
Confidence
High confidence

Share of scoring criteria backed by published evidence.

Product type
Complete & Balanced Food
Complete & balanced
VERIFIED
Large breed growth
INCLUDED
Standard named by source
AAFCO

Protein

40%

Fat

35%

Estimated carbohydrate

Not calculable

Processing

Freeze dried

Where to Buy
Recent recalls (last 24 months)
  • 2024-12-23US FDA Enforcement Report market withdrawal of six Open Farm products (freeze-dried morsels and dry recipes) due to foreign object (food-grade plastic film) contamination. No FDA press release; company framed as quality issue.
View full recall history in the Feed Wise recall database →

Expert Summary

Feed Wise considers this a very strong option in its category for Open Farm Surf & Turf Freeze Dried Raw Morsels for Dogs, a freeze dried formula led by beef, wild pacific salmon and fish oil. The manufacturer publishes a AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement, so it can be fed as a complete daily diet for all life stages. Supporting the rating, it is manufactured in United States and the facility standards on file include 100% traceable ingredients, Third party certified humane sourcing (G.A.P. / Certified Humane) and Ingredient level origin disclosure.

What is actually in this food?

Beef, Wild Pacific Salmon, Beef Hearts, Beef Liver, Ground Beef Bone, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Ginger, Spinach, Bok Choy, Parsley, Beef Tripe, Flaxseed Oil, Salmon Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Montmorillonite Clay, Fish Oil, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate), Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Taurine, Dried Kelp, Coconut Oil

First 5 ingredients

1. Beef

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Animal Protein

Named animal muscle meat. Highest value protein source in the FeedWise model.

2. Wild Pacific Salmon

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Marine Protein

Wild caughtPacific

Named fish. Provides high value protein plus marine omega 3 fatty acids.

3. Beef Hearts

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Organ Meat

Named heart. Nutrient dense organ meat.

4. Beef Liver

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Named Organ Meat

Named liver. Nutrient dense organ meat.

5. Ground Beef Bone

Tier A, exceptional food ingredient

Raw Meaty Bone

Named raw meaty bone. Supplies natural calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio. It is an animal ingredient, not a filler or a plant mineral supplement.

Animal Protein Quality

22.1 / 25

This is the largest single category in FeedWise. It looks at which animal ingredients are present, whether the species is named, whether organs, egg and named fats are included, and whether concentrated plant proteins are diluting the animal content.

  • Named animal protein first

    Beef is a named animal ingredient in position 1.

    +8 / 8
  • Animal Prominence Index

    Animal Prominence Index 78 of 100. This is a FeedWise position-weighted measure of how far animal ingredients dominate the ingredient panel. It is a label-position index, not a manufacturer-disclosed recipe percentage.

    +4.1 / 5
  • Liver

    Liver is included.

    +2 / 2
  • Heart

    Heart is included.

    +2 / 2
  • Other appropriate organs

    Additional organs included: tripe.

    +1 / 2
  • Whole egg

    No meaningful egg inclusion.

    0 / 1
  • Named animal or marine fats

    Named animal or marine fat sources: Salmon Oil, Wild Pacific Salmon, Salmon Oil, Fish Oil.

    +2 / 2
  • Verified animal ingredient proportion

    Manufacturer confirms 95 percent animal ingredients.

    +3 / 3

Ingredient Quality

18 / 20

Every ingredient is classified into a quality tier and weighted by its position on the label, so ingredient number one counts far more than ingredient number fifteen.

  • Position weighted ingredient quality

    21 food ingredients assessed by quality tier with early positions weighted most heavily. 7 fortifying nutrients or preservatives excluded from the average.

    +18 / 20

Carbohydrate and Plant Load

12.9 / 15
  • Estimated carbohydrate: not calculable
  • Pulse ingredients detected: none
  • Plant protein concentrates: none
  • Ingredient splitting: not detected

Carbohydrate is not calculable because ash is not disclosed. It is left blank rather than overstated.

  • Carbohydrate burden

    Carbohydrate is not precisely calculable because ash has not been disclosed. This is an evidence limitation, not evidence of high carbohydrate, so it is removed from the score and reported as reduced confidence.

    NOT SCORED
  • Ingredient based plant load

    Plant load assessed as LOW. Carbohydrate bearing plant ingredients: Butternut Squash (starchy vegetable), Dried Chicory Root (fibre ingredient).

    +6.9 / 8

How is it made?

10 / 10

Processing method: Freeze dried. This category measures food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control, so a raw food can score well here and still lose safety points.

  • Processing method

    Freeze dried processing. Food integrity only. Raw handling safety is assessed separately under Safety and Quality Control.

    +10 / 10

How transparent is the manufacturer?

10 / 10
  • Animal species clearly identified

    Every animal ingredient names its species.

  • Ingredient sourcing disclosed

    The manufacturer publishes ingredient sourcing information.

  • Country or region identified

    Country or region of origin published: Canada.

  • Manufacturing location identified

    Not publicly verified

  • Detailed nutritional analysis

    A detailed nutritional analysis is published.

  • Traceability information

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturer provides sourcing detail

    Not publicly verified

  • Overall formulation transparency

    A complete ingredient panel and an identified manufacturer are on file.

Marketing language alone does not count. Anything that has not been published is shown as not publicly verified rather than as a failure.

Nutritional Formulation

10 / 10
  • Complete and balanced for the stated life stage

    5% Crude Fibre (max) 5% Moisture (max) 5% Open Farm Surf & Turf Freeze Dried Raw Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).

  • Detailed nutritional analysis available

    A full guaranteed analysis with energy content is on file.

  • Qualified formulation expertise

    Not publicly verified

  • Feeding trial or validation

    Not publicly verified

  • Calcium and phosphorus disclosed

    Not publicly verified

Safety and Quality Control

3.3 / 10
  • Batch testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Pathogen testing

    Not publicly verified

  • Supplier verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Lot traceability

    Not publicly verified

  • Nutrient verification

    Not publicly verified

  • Manufacturing quality program

    Not publicly verified

  • Recall context and corrective action

    No recalls on file.

A recall alone does not destroy a score. Severity, cause, frequency, recency and documented corrective action are all considered.

What we could not verify

Unknown information is not treated as bad information. It is scored as unverified and it lowers the confidence rating instead.

  • Carbohydrate (incomplete guaranteed analysis)
  • Manufacturing location
  • Quality control and testing evidence
  • Calcium and phosphorus
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Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    40%
    42% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    35%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    2%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    5%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Energy
    4800
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.
    Energy per cup
    218
    kcal / 8 oz cup
    Calories per standard 8 oz measuring cup as published by the manufacturer.

    5% Crude Fibre (max) 5% Moisture (max) 5% Open Farm Surf & Turf Freeze Dried Raw Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).

    Certifications & Claims

    Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim
    Certified Humane Raised and Handled
    Verified
    Proof
    Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.)
    Verified
    Proof
    Non-GMO
    Manufacturer claim
    Made in Canada
    Manufacturer claim

    FeedWise Findings

    The FeedWise Verdict

    8.6/ 10ExcellentHigh Confidence

    Why it scored this way

    • Complete diet: complete and balanced (aafco)
    • Exceptional named animal ingredient concentration
    • No concentrated plant protein inflating the protein figure
    • High ingredient and sourcing transparency
    • Strong whole food formulation

    Full score breakdown

    Animal Protein Quality22.1 / 25
    Ingredient Quality18 / 20
    Carbohydrate and Plant Load12.9 / 15
    Processing and Food Integrity10 / 10
    Transparency and Sourcing10 / 10
    Nutritional Formulation10 / 10
    Safety and Quality Control3.3 / 10
    Total86.3 / 100

    FeedWise Score 8.6 · Excellent · High Confidence

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