Red 40
cautionRed 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
Rotisserie Chicken Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed
Cesar
Meow Mix Seafood Medley
Meow Mix
High Protein Real Beef Recipe
Dog Chow
Tender Centers Vitality Bursts, Salmon & Turkey Flavored
Meow Mix
Complete High Protein with Real Salmon
Cat Chow
Gourmet Blend High-Protein
Buttons & Bows
Complete Adult Beef Flavor
Dog Chow
Gravy Swirlers Chicken & Salmon Flavor
Friskies
High Protein Beef & Lamb Flavor
Pedigree
Healthy Weight Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Gravy Bursts Savory Chicken Flavor Mix with Gravy Filled
Meow Mix
Real Chicken Recipe
Moist & Meaty
Tender & Crunchy Combo
Friskies
Meow Mix Indoor Health
Meow Mix
Indoor Hairball & Healthy Weight
Cat Chow
Gravy Train Beefy Classic
Gravy Train
Cat Cafe Savory Blend
Cat Cafe
Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
Indoor Essentials Adult Chicken & Salmon
9 Lives
with MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Original Poultry, Liver & Ocean Fish
Kit & Kaboodle
Bistro Mini Bits Beef, Vegetable & Apple Flavors Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
Kitten Essentials
Cat Cafe
Original Choice
Meow Mix
with MarroBites Steak & Vegetable Flavor Pieces
Pedigree
Original Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors
Kibbles 'n Bits
Tender Centers Salmon & White Meat Chicken Flavored
Meow Mix
High Protein with Real Chicken
Dog Chow
Moist & Meaty Chopped Burger
Moist & Meaty
Mini Bits Savory Beef & Chicken Flavors Small Breed
Kibbles 'n Bits
