THE FAT APP — Label Transparency in Your Pocket
The FAT App gives consumers real-time clarity about the meat they buy. Scan or photograph a package of meat at the grocery store, and the app breaks down what the label tells you — and what it doesn’t.
- 📷 Use your phone’s camera to scan meat labels
- 🧠 Identify which label claims are meaningful vs. marketing fluff
- ✅ See which of the 14 FAT label categories are disclosed (and which are missing)
- 📊 Compare the scanned label to a gold-standard FAT label
- 💡 Learn about animal welfare, feed, medicine, and more
📱 The FAT App Is Live on the Apple App Store
The FAT App (Version 1.1) is available as a free download on the App Store. No account required. No email collected. No data tracked.
Scan any meat label at the store and instantly see what’s disclosed — and what’s missing. The FAT App evaluates labels across 14 categories, giving you the most comprehensive transparency analysis available on any mobile device.
⬇ Download Free on the App Store
Only on the FAT App: Six FSIS Enforcement Protocols
The FAT App is the only consumer app on iPhone that surfaces six USDA FSIS enforcement protocols tied to the processor on your package:
- Recalls — Active and historical FSIS recall actions tied to the establishment
- Administrative Actions — Enforcement actions such as warnings or compliance issues
- Humane Handling Violations — Livestock humane handling inspection task outcomes
- Quarterly Enforcement Actions — NOIEs, suspensions, and regulatory actions reported each quarter
- Chemical Residue Violations — FSIS chemical residue violation history
- Salmonella Performance & Beef Pathogen Testing — Critical pathogen testing results for poultry and beef
This enforcement data is sourced directly from USDA/FSIS public datasets and linked to each product via its USDA establishment number. No other consumer app on the App Store connects this data to the label in your hand.
Free. No account. No email. Just transparency.
How to Use the FAT App While Shopping
The FAT App is designed for real shopping decisions: scan, understand what’s verified, compare products, and choose based on what matters to you—without guessing.
Step 1: Scan the label
Scan the package label or product code to pull up the FAT profile for that specific product.
Step 2: Read the categories that matter to you
Start with your priorities—Animal Welfare, Feed, Medicine/Antibiotics/Hormones, and Country/Origin—and then review the rest for the full picture.
Step 3: Check verification (not just the claim)
The App shows whether key claims are independently verified, tied to a USDA program, or supported only by producer documentation. That verification tier is what determines confidence—especially for antibiotic and welfare claims.
Step 4: Compare two products side-by-side
Pick two options in the meat case and compare the same categories in the same format. FAT makes trade-offs visible (for example: stronger welfare vs. different feed vs. different antibiotic policy).
FAT note on antibiotics: A label that says nothing about antibiotics does not mean “no antibiotics.” The App helps you distinguish strong claims like “No Antibiotics Ever” (when verification is disclosed) from vague or low-value terms.