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jp4m2 · 09-23-2009, 08:49 AM

This is a response that Kimberly, a Y.T. member, received back concerning Nature's Variety pet food and their use of ethoxyquin. This food was not on any of the lists I provided but appears to be safe......I noticed the Nature's Variety rep stated ethoxyquin is not destroyed during the manufacturing process like some companies are trying to claim....Thank you Kimberly..

Thanks for emailing! There are no preservatives. There are some rumors floating around about fish meal and ethoxyquin preservation. First, ethoxyquin cannot be destroyed by manufacturing conditions and any manufacturer who makes this claim is incorrect.

Secondly, most rumors of ethoxyquin and fish meal preservation are from unsubstantiated websites (Dog Foods - Or What In The World Should I Buy? for example). The websites mentions the Code of Federal Regulations, and if you read the actual code carefully, it simply implies that fishmeal/fish scrap on a shipping vessel entering US waters/ports needs to be heavily preserved with an antioxidant, the recommendation being ethoxyquin.

This applies only to fish meal that is shipped; Nature's Variety fish meal is not shipped. Our fish is frozen at sea to prevent degradation and immediately processed into a fish meal once it reaches the manufacturing facility. We have a special contract to ensure our fish meals are naturally preserved.

Third, federal law requires all preservatives to be disclosed on the ingredient panel. We are a transparent, honest, and trustworthy company and comply with all state and federal laws. We test our products for synthetic preservatives to confirm that our suppliers are selling us high quality ingredients meeting our strict specs.

Sincerely,
Customer Service
Nature's Variety
Nature's Variety

09-23-2009, 08:49 AM	#2
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	This is a response that Kimberly, a Y.T. member, received back concerning Nature's Variety pet food and their use of ethoxyquin. This food was not on any of the lists I provided but appears to be safe......I noticed the Nature's Variety rep stated ethoxyquin is not destroyed during the manufacturing process like some companies are trying to claim....Thank you Kimberly.. Thanks for emailing! There are no preservatives. There are some rumors floating around about fish meal and ethoxyquin preservation. First, ethoxyquin cannot be destroyed by manufacturing conditions and any manufacturer who makes this claim is incorrect. Secondly, most rumors of ethoxyquin and fish meal preservation are from unsubstantiated websites (Dog Foods - Or What In The World Should I Buy? for example). The websites mentions the Code of Federal Regulations, and if you read the actual code carefully, it simply implies that fishmeal/fish scrap on a shipping vessel entering US waters/ports needs to be heavily preserved with an antioxidant, the recommendation being ethoxyquin. This applies only to fish meal that is shipped; Nature's Variety fish meal is not shipped. Our fish is frozen at sea to prevent degradation and immediately processed into a fish meal once it reaches the manufacturing facility. We have a special contract to ensure our fish meals are naturally preserved. Third, federal law requires all preservatives to be disclosed on the ingredient panel. We are a transparent, honest, and trustworthy company and comply with all state and federal laws. We test our products for synthetic preservatives to confirm that our suppliers are selling us high quality ingredients meeting our strict specs. Sincerely, Customer Service Nature's Variety Nature's Variety __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..