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. Available for iPhone and Android.
- 📷 Use your phone’s camera to scan meat labels
- 🧠 Identify which label claims are meaningful vs. marketing fluff
- ✅ See which of the 16 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
📷 iPhone
The FAT App is available as a free download on the Apple App Store. No account required. No email collected. No data tracked. The iPhone version surfaces six USDA FSIS enforcement protocols tied to the processor on your package — recalls, administrative actions, humane handling violations, quarterly enforcement actions, chemical residue violations, and salmonella/pathogen testing results.
⬇ Download Free on the App Store
🧠 Android
The FAT App is available for Android as a direct download — no app store required. Download the ZIP, unzip it, then install the APK directly on your device. Free. No account required. No data collected. Note: the FAT App is not yet listed on Google Play; direct download is the only Android option for now. A Google Play listing is in the works.
To install: download the ZIP, unzip it, open the APK inside on your Android device, and allow installation from unknown sources when prompted in your settings.
⬇ Download for Android (APK ZIP)
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 — 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.
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 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.
Read the full shopping guide →
Privacy Policy | Last reviewed: May 2026