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Evangers Classic Recipe Chicken & Rice Adult Dog Food Can

Rating Note: Moisture ingredient is not scored in can pet foods. However, the additional moisture in can foods are of great benefit to cats and to a lesser extent dogs.

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Description

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  • The mineral listings do not read to be chelated or proteinated (for better mineral absorption).
  • Contains copper sulfate, supplement recently linked to liver disease.
  • Can contains BPA; chemical linked to cancer and serious disease.

 

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Rice, Guar Gum, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate [Source Of Vitamin C], Thiamine Mononitrate [Source Of Vitamin B1], Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Source Of Vitamin B6], Riboflavin Supplement [Source Of Vitamin B2], Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Potassium Iodide).

Ingredients color key:   risk/controversial ingredient • score ingredient • no score ingredient

 

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein: 9% minimum Crude Fat: 6% minimum
Crude Fiber: 1.5% Moisture: 78%
Calories: 337 kcal/can

 

The company stated ingredients are “human grade/quality”, however a recall in 2017 and Freedom of Information Act requested inspection reports confirm the company did not source human grade meats..
Company stated ingredients are of US origin, no information provided to country of origin of supplements - company only stated nothing is sourced from China.
Can contains BPA in the lining.
Dry foods are manufactured in Texas, canned are made at company owned facility in Wheeling, IL.
Manufacturer states shelf life is 3 years; this would mean the ‘Best by’ date on the packaging is 3 years past the date the food was made (method for the consumer to determine how fresh or old the food is).

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Learn More

This pet food contains copper sulfate, supplement recently linked to liver disease. To learn more Click Here.

BPA or Bisphenol A is a chemical commonly added to the plastic lining inside canned foods (human foods and pet foods). BPA comes with risks. Click Here and/or Here to learn more about BPA.

Probiotics are not added to raw, dehydrated raw, or canned pet foods. The processing systems would destroy the bacteria.

Additional information

Contains food grade (human grade) ingredients

Contains grains

Contains China sourced ingredients

Contains dyes

Contains carrageenan

Contains BPA can lining