Kathie in Thorp
Well-known member
I happened to notice a couple weeks ago that Purina, in some of their dog food formulations, were advertising Angus beef in their ingredients. I was curious just how heavy it was used in their fomulas, so I sent an email and asked. You may (or may not) find Purina's response interesting:
Thank you for contacting Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
We appreciate your inquiry. Please know that we offer the following varieties made with Angus beef:
* Purina(r) ALPO(r) Chop House Originals Ribeye Flavor Cooked In Savory Juices Dog Food With Angus Beef
* Purina(r) ALPO(r) Chop House Originals(tm) Filet Mignon Flavor Cooked in Savory Juices Dog Food With Angus Beef
* Purina(r) ALPO(r) Chop House Originals(tm) Top Sirloin Flavor Cooked in Savory Juices Dog Food With Angus Beef
Also, AAFCO (The Association of American Feed Control Officials) develops and implement laws, regulations, definitions and enforcement policies for regulating the manufacture, labeling, distribution and sale of animal feeds. If our products designate "with Angus beef," Angus beef must be at least 3% of the total formulation. For more information, please visit http://www.alpo.com/Products.aspx.
We hope this information is helpful for you and please let us know if you have additional questions.
Again, thank you for contacting Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.