[Mike Sagman]

I wouldn’t worry too much about alfalfa. At amounts used in pet food, it’s not likely to be toxic.

Alfalfa is only marked as controversial in our reviews because like all plant-based ingredients, it is not considered a substitute for quality animal protein (meat).

Also, kibble is produced at very high temperatures. So unlike mold toxins (chemical poisons), bacteria and other pathogens are not likely to be an issue.

Hope this helps.