Although it is considered safe most grocers don't know what is in this was nor are aware of any studies regarding its safety. All kinds of ingredients can be soiled with molds, mildew and fungus. The majority of livestock used for food production is loaded with growth hormones, pesticides, antibiotics and other chemicals. Meat from the fetal tissues of pregnant cows is naturally high in hormones, and high cooking temperatures do not inactivate these hormones. There are more meat sources in bird food than you may think.
Animal fats are very prevalent, even in many seed foods.
However, some states do inspect manufacturing plants. Quality after processing. Many nutrients, especially enzymes and some vitamins and minerals, can be damaged by the high temperatures used in processing pet foods. If the nutrients in the raw foods are damaged during processing, they are obviously not going to help your pet. The name, address and phone number of the manufacturer should be on the label of every bird food you buy, so you can contact the manufacturer if you have any questions about the product.