Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Fat Free Snacks, (80-0.9oz. Pouches Per Box)

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The Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization states that the acceptable daily intake of Red 40 should be 3.2 mg per pound of body weight. This means an average dog that weighs 70 pounds can safely consume 224 mg of Red 40. This will then be followed by a letter that tells you the month in which they were made, with A being January, B being February, and so on. September is denoted by an X in these product codes.

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After this letter, you should see numbers that tell you the day of the month in which it was produced. A lot of sugar intake can cause canine obesity. Some of the common signs of obesity are the unnatural roundness of the body, lethargy, refusing to exercise, tiredness, excessing panting, and abdominal sagging.

In humans, it has proven to cause cancer and a list of behavioral issues. In children, Red 40 has been linked to hyperactivity, hypersensitivity reactions, and ADHD. Studies have also shown that Red 40 may increase the rate and appearance of tumors in the immune system of mice. Annatto is a vegetable dye that is used to substitute artificial orange dyes. It is also used to color the yellow cheese balls and can cause seizures in dogs.

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There have been studies that Blue 1 may cause cancer in animals. It also does not provide any nutritional benefits and does more harm than good. For example, Blue 1 can cause your brain to turn blue since it can cross the blood vein barrier in your brain. In mice, it has shown to affect reproduction, and cancer cells. While carnauba wax is not entirely toxic to dogs, ingesting too much carnauba wax can be problematic for dogs. It is much better to use organic carnauba wax for doggy consumption.If your pooch loves fruits, there are natural fruit purees that you can make at home that are far more natural and healthier for your four-legged friends. Opt for natural homemade fruit purees to satisfy your dog’s fruit craving instead of these sugary gummy candies that looks like fruits. Corn syrup and Glucose syrup (Harmful) Fun Fact: Reese’s Pieces is another candy that also contains carnauba wax, artificial flavors, and artificial colors. Think twice before you give this candy to your four-legged friends. Annatto (color) and Turmeric (color) Red 40 is an artificial dye that adds the color red to the food. Red 40 is popularly used in many pet foods. It is well known due to its bad reputation. This artificial food coloring contains tons of cancer-causing contaminants since it is made from petroleum and bugs.