How many pet foods contain Menadione?

Menadione 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 Menadione?

Menadione is a minor note rather than a reason to switch foods. Focus on the overall nutritional profile instead.

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Q: Is Menadione safe in pet food?

Menadione is generally considered low-risk, but it is good to be aware of. Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supplements in some countries. Natural vitamin K1/K2 alternatives exist but cost more. Very common in economy and mid-tier brands.

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Menadione 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

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supplements in some countries. Natural vitamin K1/K2 alternatives exist but cost more. Very common in economy and mid-tier brands.

Sources

EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)

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