Is Iron Oxide (Color) safe in pet food?

Iron Oxide (Color) is generally considered low-risk, but it is good to be aware of. A colorant added to make food look meaty for your benefit, not your pet's. Not harmful, but not doing anything useful either.

How many pet foods contain Iron Oxide (Color)?

Iron Oxide (Color) is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods. We found it in 0 products across our database.

Should I avoid pet food with Iron Oxide (Color)?

Iron Oxide (Color) is a minor note rather than a reason to switch foods. Focus on the overall nutritional profile instead.

Iron Oxide (Color)

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Iron Oxide (Color) is an ingredient found in a small number of pet foods. Based on veterinary research, this ingredient has generally considered low-risk but good to know about. Below, we explain what we found and list the products that include it.

Why it's flagged

A colorant added to make food look meaty for your benefit, not your pet's. Not harmful, but not doing anything useful either.

Sources

FDA 21 CFR 73.200

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