Poultry by-product meal

Why it matters

Rendered poultry organs, necks and feet. By-products are not inherently unsafe and organs are nutritious, but unnamed poultry sourcing and inconsistent quality earn a moderate penalty. Chicken by-product meal scores slightly better for naming the species.

How PawScore treats it

Foods containing Poultry by-product meal are penalized when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.

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