Actually it totally applies.. read this- now this was 5 years ago but keep in mind only thing that has changed is Nutro has had 2 recalls but the process on a rendering plant is the same . You have to understand, a rendering plant can add whatever to the mix without the mother company claiming it in the ingredients... The reason- we dont eat dogs and cat in this country.. http://www.dog-spoiling-made-easy.co...gredients.html