{"hq_id":"hq-p-pet-000012","name":"Dry Cat Food (kibble)","category":{"primary":"pet_care","secondary":"pet_food","tags":["cat","pet_food","mycotoxin","ethoxyquin"]},"product_tier":"PET","overall_risk_level":"moderate","description":"Extruded dry cat food. Same processing contaminant concerns as dog food (acrylamide, mycotoxins) plus cat-specific risks: high carbohydrate content contributing to feline obesity and diabetes, and potential for melamine in imported fish/plant protein meals. Cats are obligate carnivores with limited ability to detoxify certain compounds. Ethoxyquin in fish meal is a particular concern for cats.","synthesis":{"derived_risk_level":"moderate","synthesis_confidence":0.555,"synthesis_method":"partial","context_used":"human_infant","context_source":"available_priority","exposure_modifier":1.15,"vulnerability_escalated":false,"escalation_reason":null,"compounds_resolved":3,"compounds_total":4,"synthesis_date":"2026-07-30","synthesis_version":"1.2.0","methodology_note":"exposure_modifier and adjusted_magnitude are computed from ALETHEIA-calibrated heuristics (route × duration × frequency multipliers, clamped to [0.5, 1.4]). Multipliers are directionally informed by EPA Exposure Factors Handbook (2011) and CalEPA OEHHA but are not regulatory consensus. See /api/methodology for full disclosure."},"hazard_summary":{"overall_risk":"moderate","primary_concerns":["Mycotoxin contamination (cats more susceptible)","Ethoxyquin in fish meal","High carbohydrate content (feline diabetes)","Processing contaminants"],"sensitive_populations":"Kittens, senior cats, cats with kidney/liver disease","exposure_routes":"Ingestion (daily, lifetime)"},"exposure":{"routes":["ingestion"],"contact_types":[],"users":["cats"],"duration":"lifetime","frequency":"daily","scenarios":[],"notes":"Primary diet; cats are obligate carnivores with limited detox capacity"},"consumer_guidance":{"red_flags":["Fish meal without 'ethoxyquin-free' claim","No mycotoxin testing","Grain-heavy formulation for obligate carnivore"],"green_flags":["Named animal protein first","Ethoxyquin-free fish meal","Low carbohydrate formula","Third-party mycotoxin tested"],"what_to_ask":["Is the fish meal ethoxyquin-free?","What is the carbohydrate percentage?"],"alternatives":["Wet/canned food (lower carb, higher moisture)","Freeze-dried raw","Tocopherol-preserved brands"],"notes":null},"regulatory":{"applicable_regulations":["AAFCO nutrient profiles (cat)","FDA CVM","EU Regulation 767/2009"],"certifications":[],"labeling":{},"recalls":[],"regulatory_gap":null,"notes":null},"lifecycle":{"recyclable":"bag typically not recyclable","disposal_guidance":"Compost uneaten; bag to landfill","hazardous_waste":false,"expected_lifespan":"12-18 months sealed"},"formulation":{"form":"extruded_kibble","key_ingredients":[{"hq_id":"hq-c-org-000013","name":"Acrylamide","role":"processing_contaminant","concentration_pct":"trace","match_status":"repaired-D391","match_date":"2026-07-14","_d391_repair":{"was":"hq-c-org-000427","now":"hq-c-org-000013","basis":"compound_name match (CAS/name-verified)"}},{"hq_id":"hq-c-org-000033","name":"Aflatoxin B1","role":"contamination_risk","concentration_pct":"trace","match_status":"repaired-D391","match_date":"2026-07-14","_d391_repair":{"was":"hq-c-org-000165","now":"hq-c-org-000033","basis":"compound_name match (CAS/name-verified)"}},{"hq_id":"hq-c-org-000099","name":"BHA","role":"preservative","concentration_pct":"0.01-0.02","match_status":"repaired-D391","match_date":"2026-07-14","_d391_repair":{"was":"hq-c-org-000466","now":"hq-c-org-000099","basis":"compound_name match (CAS/name-verified)"}},{"hq_id":null,"name":"Ethoxyquin","role":"preservative","concentration_pct":"0-0.015","match_status":"unresolved-collision-D391","_d391_repair":{"was":"hq-c-org-000478","now":null,"basis":"name has no clean current record; wrong ref detached, flagged for research"}}],"certifications":[]},"materials":{"common":[],"concerning":[],"preferred":[]},"compound_composition":[{"hq_id":"hq-c-org-000013","compound_name":"Acrylamide","role":"contaminant","typical_concentration":null},{"hq_id":"hq-c-org-000033","compound_name":"Aflatoxin B1","role":"mycotoxin","typical_concentration":null},{"hq_id":"hq-c-org-000099","compound_name":"BHA","role":"preservative","typical_concentration":null},{"hq_id":null,"compound_name":"Ethoxyquin","role":"preservative","typical_concentration":null}],"identifiers":{"manufacturer":"","common_names":[],"aliases":[],"brands":[]},"brand_examples":[{"brand":"Generic Mass-Market Brand A","manufacturer":"Consumer Products Corporation","market_position":"mass_market","notable":"Widely available mass-market option"},{"brand":"Generic Mass-Market Brand B","manufacturer":"Consumer Goods Ltd","market_position":"mass_market","notable":"Popular budget alternative"},{"brand":"Premium Brand A","manufacturer":"Premium Consumer Inc","market_position":"premium","notable":"Upscale premium positioning"},{"brand":"Professional Brand","manufacturer":"Professional Products Co","market_position":"professional","notable":"Professional/salon-grade option"},{"brand":"Specialty Eco-Brand","manufacturer":"Natural Products Ltd","market_position":"premium","notable":"Sustainable/natural product line"}],"brand_examples_disclaimer":"Representative branded products of this category. Concerning ingredients listed in materials.concerning[] apply to the category, not necessarily to every named brand. Specific formulations vary by SKU and may have changed since this record was written; consult the brand's current ingredient label before drawing brand-level conclusions.","sources":[{"type":"expert_curation","name":"ALETHEIA Safety Database","date":"2026-03-23"},{"type":"regulation","title":"AAFCO nutrient profiles (cat)","jurisdiction":"","id":"src_411ebe76"},{"type":"regulation","title":"FDA CVM","jurisdiction":"","id":"src_2bacbe44"},{"type":"regulation","title":"EU Regulation 767/2009","jurisdiction":"","year":2009,"id":"src_7cbb7335"},{"id":"iarc_acrylamide","type":"regulatory","title":"IARC Monographs Volume 60 / 2018 Supplement: Acrylamide","year":2018,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000013"},{"id":"epa_acrylamide_iris","type":"regulatory","title":"US EPA IRIS Assessment: Acrylamide","year":2010,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000013"},{"id":"iarc_100f_afb1","type":"regulatory","title":"IARC Monographs Volume 100F: Aflatoxins — Chemical Agents and Related Occupations","year":2012,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000033"},{"id":"fda_aflatoxin","type":"regulatory","title":"FDA Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 555.400 — Aflatoxins in Human Food (action level 20 ppb; current 2021)","year":2021,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000033"},{"id":"efsa_aflatoxin","type":"regulatory","title":"EFSA CONTAM Panel: Risk assessment of aflatoxins in food (EFSA Journal 2020;18(3):6040)","year":2020,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000033"},{"id":"iarc_40_bha","type":"regulatory","title":"IARC Monographs Volume 40: Some Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Food Components — BHA Group 2B Evaluation (Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans)","year":1986,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000099"},{"id":"fda_bha_gras","type":"regulatory","title":"US FDA: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) — GRAS Status, ADI, and Food Additive Regulations (21 CFR 172.110)","year":2020,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000099"},{"id":"ntp_bha_listing","type":"regulatory","title":"US National Toxicology Program (NTP): BHA — Report on Carcinogens (15th Edition) — Reasonably Anticipated to Be a Human Carcinogen","year":2021,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000099"}],"meta":{"schema_version":"4.0.0","last_updated":"2026-03-22","timestamp":"2026-09-10T02:47:16.106Z"},"_notice":"ALETHEIA output is reference data, not professional advice. Not a substitute for primary agency sources or qualified professionals. See https://aletheia.holisticquality.io/disclaimer.","_disclaimer_url":"https://aletheia.holisticquality.io/disclaimer"}