https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cat-food-investigation-finds-heavy-metals-pesticides-and-plastic-chemicalsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cat-food-investigation-finds-heavy-metals-pesticides-and-plastic-chemicalshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cat-food-investigation-finds-heavy-metals-pesticides-and-plastic-chemicals#u102723Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:35:28 +0000A new independent investigation reveals that nearly all tested cat food products contain heavy metals, toxic plastic contaminants, and the herbicide glyphosate. Researchers tested 100 cat food products from 62 brands, detecting heavy metals including lead, mercury, and arsenic in up to 99 percent of the samples. The study also noted specific spikes in mercury levels within fish-based formulas. Because many domestic cats consume the same diet daily with little variation, experts express growing concern over the continuous exposure to these toxic contaminants through commercial pet food.Why it m