BHA

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BHA is an ingredient that appears in a number of pet foods. Based on veterinary research, this ingredient has raised serious concerns among veterinary researchers. Below, we explain what we found and list the products that include it.

Why it's flagged

BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and as a Group 2B carcinogen by IARC. Mixed tocopherols (vitamin E) are a natural alternative used by many brands.

Sources

NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification

We found BHA in 57 of the products we analyzed.

Products containing BHA

9 Lives Tender Morsels with Real Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Bits in Broth

Tender Morsels with Real Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Bits in Broth

9 Lives

bronze #281 of 337 $0.15/oz

9 Lives Indoor Essentials Adult Chicken & Salmon

Indoor Essentials Adult Chicken & Salmon

9 Lives

bronze #543 of 558 $0.06/oz

Kibbles 'n Bits Mini Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Small Breed

Mini Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor Small Breed

Kibbles 'n Bits

bronze #1115 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Kibbles 'n Bits Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor

Savory Bacon & Steak Flavor

Kibbles 'n Bits

bronze #1133 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Kibbles 'n Bits Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed

Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed

Kibbles 'n Bits

bronze #1120 of 1163 $0.10/oz

Kibbles 'n Bits Bistro Mini Bits Beef, Vegetable & Apple Small Breed

Bistro Mini Bits Beef, Vegetable & Apple Small Breed

Kibbles 'n Bits

bronze #1135 of 1163 $0.13/oz

Cesar Filet Mignon Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Filet Mignon Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Cesar

bronze #1011 of 1163 $0.10/oz

Cesar Rotisserie Chicken Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Rotisserie Chicken Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Cesar

bronze #1007 of 1163 $0.10/oz

Pedigree Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor

Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #1139 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Pedigree Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor

Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #1141 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Kibbles 'n Bits Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed

Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed

Kibbles 'n Bits

bronze #1108 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Kibbles 'n Bits Bistro Mini Bits Beef, Vegetable & Apple Flavors Small Breed

Bistro Mini Bits Beef, Vegetable & Apple Flavors Small Breed

Kibbles 'n Bits

bronze #1116 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Kibbles 'n Bits Original Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors

Original Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors

Kibbles 'n Bits

bronze #1122 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Pedigree Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor

Puppy Growth & Protection Chicken & Vegetable Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #976 of 1163 $0.05/oz

Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Small Breed

Small Dog Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken, Rice & Vegetable Flavor Small Breed

Pedigree

bronze #1151 of 1163 $0.08/oz

Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dog Kibble Small Breed

Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dog Kibble Small Breed

Pedigree

bronze #1152 of 1163 $0.08/oz

Pedigree High Protein Beef & Lamb Flavor

High Protein Beef & Lamb Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #1030 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Bil-Jac Picky No More Small Breed Chicken Liver Recipe

Picky No More Small Breed Chicken Liver Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #1028 of 1163 $0.25/oz

Bil-Jac Picky No More Medium & Large Breed Chicken Liver Recipe

Picky No More Medium & Large Breed Chicken Liver Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #863 of 1163 $0.15/oz

Bil-Jac Small Breed Adult Chicken, Oatmeal & Yams Recipe

Small Breed Adult Chicken, Oatmeal & Yams Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #1027 of 1163 $0.24/oz

Bil-Jac Adult Select Chicken Recipe

Adult Select Chicken Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #881 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Bil-Jac Puppy Select Chicken Recipe

Puppy Select Chicken Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #848 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Bil-Jac Senior Select Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe

Senior Select Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #1142 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Bil-Jac Large Breed Adult Chicken Recipe

Large Breed Adult Chicken Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #1016 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Bil-Jac Sensitive Solutions Chicken & Whitefish Recipe

Sensitive Solutions Chicken & Whitefish Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #889 of 1163 $0.14/oz

Bil-Jac Small Breed Puppy Chicken, Oatmeal & Yam Recipe

Small Breed Puppy Chicken, Oatmeal & Yam Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #1014 of 1163 $0.24/oz

Bil-Jac Small Breed Senior Chicken, Oatmeal & Yam Recipe

Small Breed Senior Chicken, Oatmeal & Yam Recipe

Bil-Jac

bronze #1131 of 1163 $0.24/oz

Cesar Porterhouse Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Porterhouse Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Cesar

bronze #1045 of 1163 $0.15/oz

Meow Mix Tender Centers Basted Bites, Chicken & Tuna Flavored

Tender Centers Basted Bites, Chicken & Tuna Flavored

Meow Mix

bronze #511 of 558 $0.08/oz

Big Red Big Red High Protein

Big Red High Protein

Big Red

bronze #936 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Scan your pet's food to check for BHA and other flagged ingredients.