☠️ Yellow 6 Lake in Pet Food

Grade D-4 ptsPotential Cancer Link

What It Is

"Yellow 6 dye precipitated onto an insoluble base for use in fat-based products."

Health Impact

The same dye as Yellow 6, reformulated to color fat-based treats rather than water-based ones. The tumor-association findings and EU warning-label requirement for Yellow 6 apply to this form just the same.

Why This Grade

A meaningful red flag: an unnamed source, heavy processing into a by-product or digest form, or documented regulatory scrutiny in at least one country. -4 pts deducted.

Sources & Further Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yellow 6 Lake safe for dogs and cats?

Rated D (-4 pts) by PetPro-tectors™. The same dye as Yellow 6, reformulated to color fat-based treats rather than water-based ones. The tumor-association findings and EU warning-label requirement for Yellow 6 apply to this form just the same.

What is Yellow 6 Lake in pet food?

Yellow 6 dye precipitated onto an insoluble base for use in fat-based products.

Related Potential Cancer Link Ingredients

Animal Fat (Preserved with BHA)Caramel ColorRed 40 / Yellow 5 / Yellow 6 / Blue 2 (Artificial Colors)Propylene Glycol
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Sources: FDA, AAFCO Official Publication, National Toxicology Program,
WSAVA Global Nutrition Guidelines, Journal of Animal Science.

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