It's called "pet food," but the thing is, it's not food. We know it can sound weird, but it's true: Pet food does not have to meet the legal standards of safe, edible food. It can contain meat that's expired, diseased, or contaminated — and be made with alarmingly few safety measures. But loose labeling laws mean it can still be advertised as “premium,” “natural,” and even “organic" pet "food."