Yellow 6

caution

Yellow 6 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

Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) is an artificial dye. Banned or requires warning labels in several EU countries. No nutritional function.

Sources

EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008

We found Yellow 6 in 48 of the products we analyzed.

Products containing Yellow 6

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

Meow Mix Meow Mix Seafood Medley

Meow Mix Seafood Medley

Meow Mix

bronze #474 of 558 $0.07/oz

Buttons & Bows Gourmet Blend High-Protein

Gourmet Blend High-Protein

Buttons & Bows

bronze #533 of 558 $0.09/oz

Dog Chow Complete Adult Beef Flavor

Complete Adult Beef Flavor

Dog Chow

bronze #1121 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Pedigree High Protein Beef & Lamb Flavor

High Protein Beef & Lamb Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #1030 of 1163 $0.06/oz

Pedigree Healthy Weight Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor

Healthy Weight Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #1160 of 1163 $0.08/oz

Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Savory Chicken Flavor Mix with Gravy Filled

Gravy Bursts Savory Chicken Flavor Mix with Gravy Filled

Meow Mix

bronze #1695 of 1701 $0.12/oz

Friskies Tender & Crunchy Combo

Tender & Crunchy Combo

Friskies

bronze #531 of 558 $0.06/oz

Meow Mix Meow Mix Indoor Health

Meow Mix Indoor Health

Meow Mix

bronze #497 of 558 $0.07/oz

Gravy Train Gravy Train Beefy Classic

Gravy Train Beefy Classic

Gravy Train

bronze #861 of 861 $0.05/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

9 Lives Indoor Essentials Adult Chicken & Salmon

Indoor Essentials Adult Chicken & Salmon

9 Lives

bronze #543 of 558 $0.06/oz

Pedigree with MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor

with MarroBites Pieces Steak & Vegetable Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #1155 of 1163 $0.10/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

Cat Cafe Kitten Essentials

Kitten Essentials

Cat Cafe

bronze #491 of 558 $0.13/oz

Meow Mix Original Choice

Original Choice

Meow Mix

bronze #541 of 558 N/A

Pedigree with MarroBites Steak & Vegetable Flavor Pieces

with MarroBites Steak & Vegetable Flavor Pieces

Pedigree

bronze #1140 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

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

9 Lives Daily Essentials Adult Chicken Beef & Salmon

Daily Essentials Adult Chicken Beef & Salmon

9 Lives

bronze #546 of 558 $0.06/oz

Dog Chow Kibble Beef Flavor Complete

Kibble Beef Flavor Complete

Dog Chow

bronze #1124 of 1163 $0.05/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

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

Cesar Porterhouse Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Porterhouse Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed

Cesar

bronze #1045 of 1163 $0.15/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

Pedigree Tender Bites Adult Complete Nutrition Chicken & Steak Flavor

Tender Bites Adult Complete Nutrition Chicken & Steak Flavor

Pedigree

bronze #1154 of 1163 $0.09/oz

Meow Mix Gravy Bursts Savory Salmon Flavor Kibble Mix Gravy Filled

Gravy Bursts Savory Salmon Flavor Kibble Mix Gravy Filled

Meow Mix

bronze #1694 of 1701 $0.09/oz

Dog Chow Complete Adult with Beef Flavor

Complete Adult with Beef Flavor

Dog Chow

bronze #1134 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Dog Chow Complete Adult Lamb Flavor

Complete Adult Lamb Flavor

Dog Chow

bronze #1132 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Scan your pet's food to check for Yellow 6 and other flagged ingredients.