"FD&C Red #40 (allura red) is a petroleum-derived synthetic dye permitted in U.S. pet foods but restricted or banned in several European countries."
This petroleum-based artificial dye has no nutritional purpose and is added purely for visual appeal. It is associated with cancer risk, hyperactivity, and allergic reactions, and has been restricted or banned in parts of Europe due to safety concerns.
Our most serious tier: a documented carcinogen finding, an outright ban in at least one country or species, or an unspecified source that can legally include 4D (dead, dying, diseased, disabled) animals. -5 pts deducted.
Rated F (-5 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. This petroleum-based artificial dye has no nutritional purpose and is added purely for visual appeal. It is associated with cancer risk, hyperactivity, and allergic reactions, and has been restricted or banned in parts of Europe due to safety concerns.
FD&C Red #40 (allura red) is a petroleum-derived synthetic dye permitted in U.S. pet foods but restricted or banned in several European countries.