Overview
- Clean Label Project tested 79 top-selling products and reported higher contaminant levels in dry kibble, with fresh or frozen human‑grade diets showing the lowest levels.
- The analysis identified arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead among detected metals, and it screened for additional contaminants such as plastics, pesticides, and acrylamide.
- The report did not name specific brands, and there have been no brand‑specific recalls or regulatory actions tied to the findings.
- NBC News sought comment from the FDA, which had not responded at the time of publication.
- CEO Molly Hamilton said long‑term health effects need study and advised consumers to consider lower‑contaminant fresh or frozen options, noting cost can be a barrier.