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Chemical additives used as preservatives. Ethoxyquin is regulated as a pesticide and cannot be added to human food. Ethoxyquin is also manufactured as a rubber preservative. The containers are marked POISON. The Department of Agriculture lists it as a pesticide. OSHA lists it as a hazardous chemical. Ethoxyquin promotes cancer of the kidneys, bladder, and stomach. BHA and BHT have been known to cause liver and kidney dysfunction, and bladder and stomach cancers. These chemicals are banned in most countries in Europe. Many American Pet Food manufacturers still use Ethoxyquin, BHT, and BHA as preservatives. They could be using them in their foods, even though they are not listed on the bags/boxes. Manufacturers are only required to list what THEY put into the food--if they buy an ingredient from someone else who has already added these chemical preservatives, they do not have to list that on the bag or box. The leading commercial Pet Food will admit, usually, to using BHT, BHA, and/or Ethoxyquin as preservatives and say that these chemicals are used in very small amounts. BUT--small amounts every day over a period of 10-15 years can build up--you figure it out for yourself!! These companies use these chemicals to preserve and extend the shelf life of their products because months may go by before they are purchased and used by consumers . A WORD ABOUT PROTEIN
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