Red 40

caution

Red 40 is an ingredient that appears in a number of pet foods. Based on veterinary research, this ingredient has worth keeping an eye on. Below, we explain what we found and list the products that include it.

Why it's flagged

Red 40 (Allura Red AC) is an artificial dye with zero nutritional purpose, added solely to make food visually appealing to humans, not pets. Some studies link azo dyes to hyperactivity in children.

Sources

McCann et al. 2007, The Lancet

We found Red 40 in 68 of the products we analyzed.

Products containing Red 40

Cat Chow Complete with Real Chicken & Vitamins

Complete with Real Chicken & Vitamins

Cat Chow

bronze #479 of 558 $0.08/oz

Cat Chow Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight

Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight

Cat Chow

bronze #520 of 558 $0.08/oz

Puppy Chow Complete with Real Chicken

Complete with Real Chicken

Puppy Chow

bronze #908 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Moist & Meaty Burger with Cheddar Cheese Flavor

Burger with Cheddar Cheese Flavor

Moist & Meaty

bronze #1143 of 1163 $0.09/oz

Moist & Meaty Moist & Meaty Chopped Burger

Moist & Meaty Chopped Burger

Moist & Meaty

bronze #1024 of 1163 $0.10/oz

Dog Chow Complete Adult with Real Chicken

Complete Adult with Real Chicken

Dog Chow

bronze #1125 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Dog Chow Adult Little Bites with Real Chicken & Beef Small Breed

Adult Little Bites with Real Chicken & Beef Small Breed

Dog Chow

bronze #1059 of 1163 $0.07/oz

Dog Chow Tender & Crunchy Adult Real Lamb & Turkey Flavor

Tender & Crunchy Adult Real Lamb & Turkey Flavor

Dog Chow

bronze #1153 of 1163 $0.05/oz

Puppy Chow High Protein with Real Chicken Large Breed

High Protein with Real Chicken Large Breed

Puppy Chow

bronze #1013 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Puppy Chow Tender & Crunchy with Real Beef

Tender & Crunchy with Real Beef

Puppy Chow

bronze #911 of 1163 $0.06/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

Friskies Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Flavor

Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Flavor

Friskies

bronze #1701 of 1701 N/A

Dog Chow Complete Adult with Beef Flavor

Complete Adult with Beef Flavor

Dog Chow

bronze #1134 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

Dog Chow High Protein Real Beef Recipe

High Protein Real Beef Recipe

Dog Chow

bronze #922 of 1163 $0.05/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

Cesar Porterhouse Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Porterhouse Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Cesar

bronze #1045 of 1163 $0.15/oz

Scan your pet's food to check for Red 40 and other flagged ingredients.