Toxicology of BHA, BHT, Ethoxyquin, and Propyl Gallate

Flint River Ranch Pet Foods do not contain any of the following chemical preservatives, instead we use natural Vitamin E, a closely related fat-soluble compound known as Tocopherols.

Ethoxyquin

Promoted kidney carcinogenesis.
Significantly increased incidence of stomach tumors.
Enhanced bladder carcinogenesis.

BHA

Enhanced stomach and urinary bladder carcinogenesis.
Causes squamous-cell carcinomas in stomachs.

(Cancers of this type are among the most lethal and fastest acting, the swiftest effects being seen among animals with light colored fur.)

BHT

Promoted urinary bladder carcinogenesis.
Could be a promoter of thyroid carcinogenesis.

Studies have noted that BHA and other antioxidants, particularly Propyl Gallate and ethoxyquin, showed additional effects in inducing stomach hyperplasia and cytotoxicity.

According to Dr. Wendell Belfield, DVM practicing veterinarian for some 26 years, both BHA and BHT are known to cause liver and kidney dysfunction and are banned in some European countries. He adds that ethoxyquin is suspected of causing cancer and that propylene glycol (a pet food ingredient closely related to anti-freeze) causes destruction of red blood cells.

Ethoxyquin is listed and identified as a hazardous chemical by OSHA. It has a rating of 3 on a scale of 1 to 6, with 6 being super toxic requiring less than 7 drops to cause death. When manufactured by Monsanto, the containers are marked with the word POISON. Monsanto makes no representations and will not be responsible for damages of any nature whatsoever. The Department of Agriculture lists and controls Ethoxyquin as a pesticide.

But Doesn't the FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration) protect our pets from these harmful chemicals?

Here's an excerpt from an October 1994, FDA Consumer Bulletin, that may answer that question.
Here's an excerpt from the same October 1994, FDA Consumer Bulletin, that gives information regarding required pet food labeling. A mandatory read for every pet owner.

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