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Bird Suet Ingredients: Propylene Glycol and Fats in Perspective

“The dose makes the poison” (Paracelsus). Propylene glycol is GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) in food. Hydrogenated oils and animal fats are common dietary components. Consult your physician if concerned, but trace amounts in suet pose minimal risk to birds or humans.

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