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What’s really in your pet’s food, beyond what you see on the label? Greta talks with Sean Callen of the Clean Label Project on today's "Greta Wire" podcast about the group’s research into contaminants found in cat and dog food. Callen discusses heavy metals including lead and mercury, pesticides and why contaminants aren’t disclosed on pet-food labels the way ingredients are. Greta gets personal about what she feeds her three cats, Bill, Nick and Jack, as Callen explains why fish-based food can present particular concerns, why expensive food isn’t necessarily cleaner and how contamination can begin with the raw ingredients themselves. He also offers tips pet owners can use when choosing food, including rotating proteins, looking for third-party testing and asking brands to provide actual test results. And the conversation doesn’t stop at pets. Callen, a neuroscientist by training, discusses the Clean Label Project’s research involving baby food, protein powders, sunscreen and other consumer products. CHAPTERS 00:41 Greta’s warning to cat and dog owners 01:31 Meet Sean Callen 02:27 What is the Clean Label Project? 03:33 The contaminants you won’t find listed on the label 04:00 Who is watching pet-food safety? 06:17 Heavy metals found across cat food 06:37 Why lead is a major concern 07:09 Fish-based cat food and mercury 07:59 What about canned tuna? 08:36 Does expensive pet food mean cleaner food? 09:39 What about cat treats? 10:20 Does dog food have the same problem? 10:54 Greta: “I do feel somewhat hoodwinked” 13:22 Do pet-food manufacturers already know? 14:04 Is fresh pet food any cleaner? 15:04 Greta's approach to caring for her older cats 16:41 How is pet food regulated? 18:09 Greta challenges the role of industry groups 19:22 Fast tips for choosing pet food 20:02 Why rotating proteins may reduce exposure 20:35 Ask your pet-food brand for test results 21:02 How to examine an ingredient list 23:07 How Callen got into contaminant research 24:46 What else has the Clean Label Project tested? 25:03 The concern with some protein powders 25:49 Sunscreen and heavy metals 26:11 What about deodorant? 26:51 Lead vs. mercury: Which concerns Callen most? 28:35 Which cat foods may contain more lead? 29:16 Greta’s cats are getting a diet change 30:11 What about contaminants in a vegan diet? Today’s podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don’t Miss “Tulsa King” - All episodes NOW STREAMING at Paramount Plus. See more about "Tulsa King" at https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/tulsa-king/ DIVORCED GIRL SMILING - No one should have to go through a divorce feeling alone. To learn more, visit http://DivorcedGirlSmiling.com Got a comment or question for Greta? Send it to EmailGreta@newsmax.com and it may be used or answered on an upcoming episode. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and subscribe to NEWSMAX Podcasts at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Watch NEWSMAX and your favorite shows anywhere, anytime with NEWSMAX+! Get your free trial today at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Get breaking news and headline alerts from NEWSMAX, plus big guest announcements and more, by texting REMIND to 39-747. (Message & data rates may apply) Find NEWSMAX hats, caps, tees, mugs & more at our NEWSMAX Shop at http://nws.mx/shop FOLLOW GRETA ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://facebook.com/greta/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/greta Instagram: https://Instagram.com/greta TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@greta.com FOLLOW NEWSMAX PODCASTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://facebook.com/newsmaxpodcast X: https://x.com/NEWSMAXPodcasts Instagram: https://instagram.com/newsmaxpodcasts TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@newsmaxpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NewsmaxTV/podcasts WATCH NEWSMAX VIDEOS YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV Rumble: https://rumble.com/NewsmaxTV TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newsmaxtv FOLLOW NEWSMAX ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://facebook.com/Newsmax X: https://x.com/newsmax Instagram: https://instagram.com/newsmax Threads: https://threads.net/@NEWSMAX TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax Telegram: https://t.me/newsmax BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/@newsmaxtv #GretaWire #GretaVanSusteren #NEWSMAX #PetFood #PetSafety #CatFood #DogFood #CleanLabelProject #PetHealth #Cats #Dogs #Lead #Mercury