Solid Gold also doesn't show testing for cyanuric acid. There was both in the recall issues. Maybe that contributed to them not making the list?

Thanks for info on Fromms......however, I noticed on their label they have the synthetic vit k that we are all trying to avoid.  I guess that's why I decided not to feed the samples to my dog.  I'm sure you're right about the China connection & canned food.

I'm really disappointed in WDJ.  Always went by their list in previous years but this year I'm not even sure what their criteria is.  Sure hope it isn't based on what the companies had to say......that's pretty funny.  I honestly wasn't impressed with their list AT ALL.

I use Solid Gold Dragon Teeth cookies (for fresh breath.....imagine a dog with fresh breath......NOT) but am a bit nervous as I do believe dry & cookies come from Diamond. 

I just might send off a note to WDJ to ask WTF is with them this year.  I also read that whole write-up about not passing on a food because of where it's made but I have to say that I disagree.  I think it has a lot to do with the quality of the food......but that's my opinion & you know what they say about that.......

Hm, maybe I can just not resubscribe & it will keep getting delivered to me!  So sounds like Nutro has been having trouble for awhile, even before the recalls.  And it seems like it keeps on happening.

That WDJ list has been criticized in past years for having poor picks.  I just don't think dry food is their forte since most of their other articles are good.  But it is bad that this list is published by what is thought of as a highly rated, cutting edge publication about dog care.  I now research just about everything extensively before making decisions to buy, but a lot of people don't have the time or skills to do so.  They depend on these kinds sources for their info.  Heck, I used to just go in & ask the pet store clerk what the best food was for my pets, so I know where they are coming from.

Please note that they don't just judge the food on whether the company will reveal their mfr--my post may have mislead you if you don't have the list.  Other than that new requirement this year they look for - high quality protein, no meat or poultry by-products, no fat/protein from unidentified animal sources, whole grains/vegs (though they are OK with 1 grain by-product or veg fragment), no artificial color/flavor/preservatives.  They did get samples but don't think they ran toxin testing on them--they donated the samples to a shelter afterwards.

I just read the list for info on companies I might consider, and ignore the other entries.  Good idea to write to them though, maybe they just are not aware of the problems that are out there.

I HATE this company.  Prior to the recall we were feeding Nutro Max Cat canned "chunky" food.  I questioned the retailer about this product and was assured it was fine.  She even called the area rep and was told not to worry the food was fine.  I contacted the company myself and was told the same thing.  About a week later the rep called and said to take the food off the shelves.  She made him call me directly...and boy did I give him a blast.  Mu boys will never have another Nutro product in their mouths ever.  For years we fed our previous cat Nutro Senior cat food....she died of kidney failure....wonder how she got that???