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The "catch" more or less about AAFCO is they do NOT actually "approve" foods and there is a copy of a letter from an AAFCO official explaining that in the archives.
AAFCO sets the minimal daily nutritional requirements - that's about it. A dog food made up of rendered animals, the parts and other ingredients Chris mentioned, peanut hulls, etc. can make up a food that will meet the minimal daily nutritional requirements as set forth by AAFCO. When reading labels where AAFCO is mentioned, the wording is usually to this effect: "Animal feeding tests using Association of American Feed Control Officials procedures substantiate the XXXX Brand Formula/Variety provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages." That's it - no "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" from them. And yes, walk into to any grocery store or pet supply place and to a bag, they will all have essentially the same reference to AAFCO on them.
Debbie
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