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Legally Mandated Testing Finds Dog DNA In Brand Name Dog Food
3 monthes ago | By iHeart Dogs
In April of 2020, a lawsuit filed against Rachael Ray Nutrish ® alleged that one of their pet food products misled customers about containing “Just 6” ingredients. Ultimately, lab results confirmed what the plaintiff thought, finding corn, wheat, soy, and beef in the food.
Beyond learning that the manufacturer and distributor misled consumers with numerous claims of providing “a limited ingredient diet,” the lab found something even more worrisome: “Just 6®” pet food contains a small amount of dog DNA.
The Lawsuit's Origins
The plaintiff, Erin Kirchenberg, purchased Just 6® dog food...
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