What’s lurking in your cat’s food? A new investigation finds toxic chemicals

An investigation found that nearly all tested cat foods contain toxic plastic contaminants, the herbicide glyphosate, and heavy metals including lead, mercury, and arsenic. The findings were provided exclusively to CNN. The investigation raises questions about what substances may be present in commercial cat food products.

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