Ingredient Issues: BHA in petfood: no real risk can be identified

It appears that BHA is a relatively safe option

Until natural preservatives are more cost-effective for this market segment it appears that BHA is a relatively safe option, provided you (or your pet) aren't a rat.

The "ingredient of the month" is the well-known, and often maligned, mono-phenolic compound, butylated hydroxyanisole -- otherwise known as BHA. This potent synthetic…

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BHA: no real risk can be identified

It appears that BHA is a relatively safe option

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