Mycotoxin contamination is a common reason that pet foods are recalled. Because of Rayne’s ingredient selection and comprehensive quality control, our diets are low-risk for this issue. Read on to learn more about what mycotoxins are and how Rayne proactively prevents contamination. WHAT ARE MYCOTOXINS? Mycotoxins are a category of naturally occurring toxins that are produced by various fungal species. These fungi typically grow on stored ingredients such as corn, grains, and nuts. While fungi are easily killed by heat, the toxic secretions, known as mycotoxins, are heat-resistant and tasteless, making them a dangerous by-product of an otherwise well-known and manageable nuisance. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Consumption of mycotoxins can cause severe health issues in both humans and pets. Though our bodies are capable of handling small amounts of mycotoxins with no ill-effect, continuous consumption of a contaminated product can lead to negative health outcomes ranging from acute poisoning to long-term chronic conditions. Humans, overall, tend to eat a varied diet, which makes continuously eating a contaminated product unlikely. Our pets, however, often eat the same food scooped from the same bag for every meal, day after day. So if that bag of food happens to be contaminated, it can become a serious issue. HOW DO YOU PREVENT IT? Since mycotoxins cannot be killed by heat, the only way to prevent them from being present in the final product is to ensure they are not there in the first place. This can be done by either avoiding the use of at-risk ingredients, or if that is not possible, then to strictly test for mycotoxins on raw ingredients ahead of production. Recalls occur if a company neglects testing at-risk ingredients. WHAT IS RAYNE DOING? Rayne diets are low-risk for mycotoxin contamination, a common reason that pet foods are recalled. Mycotoxins are associated...

At Rayne, we believe that the key to your pet's optimal health lies in their diet. This belief has led us to be data and ingredient obsessed and is why Rayne works with hand-in-hand with PhD and board-certified animal nutritionists, as well as veterinary specialists to formulate our line of therapeutic diets.  This group, known as the Clinical Advisory Team, guides Rayne's focus on better health outcomes, and designing a range of therapeutic diets made with natural, less-processed ingredients wherever possible.   Over a Century of Industry Experience We inherited this obsession with ingredients from veterinary dermatologists and internists while formulating our novel protein line (used to diagnose and manage adverse food reactions). Pets with these dermatologic and gastrointestinal conditions require pure, digestible ingredients. As importantly, we also understand the significance of having a reliable supply of our novel protein diets to avoid any unnecessary diet transition in patients who are doing well. Each of our long-standing suppliers and manufacturing partners shares our obsession and is equally committed to making sure pets have the food they need. They have helped us establish secure and longterm ingredient supply plans to maintain plentiful inventory, meaning that these sensitive pets will continue to receive an uninterrupted supply of their prescribed product. Additionally, our partners have helped us raise industry standards for quality and safety. Our suppliers proudly follow ethical gold standards, such as the Five Freedoms, and our strict quality control processes begin before the raw ingredients enter the manufacturing facilities and continue throughout production.   Why do we use Natural, Less Processed Ingredients? The specific use of fresh, whole food ingredients is vital for two reasons. First, dogs and cats have certain nutrients they need daily to promote their health and improve their longevity. When the nutrients in a diet are provided individually through supplements and additives, the pet misses out...