# FAT App - Meat Label Scanner — Meat Label Transparency

> Scans and decodes meat, poultry, and seafood labels for transparency. (iPhone/iPad app by Dirk Adams.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-app-meat-label-scanner/id6757405468 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dirk Adams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866639144)
- Category: Food & Drink, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 6 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fat-app-meat-label-scanner/id6757405468/reviews.md

## What is FAT App?

The FAT App reads meat and seafood labels the way a food-policy researcher would — not to grade the food, but to count what the label actually discloses.

Every scan runs three steps: what information is present, how credible those disclosures are, and what the public record says about the processors and companies behind the product. FAT reports a score out of 16 categories — a count of what the label tells you, not a rating of what's inside.

**What FAT scores on every label**
Animal welfare certification · Grass-fed and grass-finished claims · Antibiotic use · Species, breed, and genetics · Age at slaughter · Country of origin · Confinement and housing · Supply-chain intermediaries · USDA establishment number · FSIS food-safety enforcement · OSHA worker-safety enforcement · EPA environmental violations · Product recalls · Humane handling enforcement · Salmonella performance category · Corporate ownership and market concentration

**Now scanning loose fish at the seafood counter**
Seafood sold from a full-service case has no package to scan. FAT reads the USDA AMS counter placard instead — the sign that discloses species, country of origin, and wild vs. farm-raised. A visual cross-check confirms the species identification against the FDA Seafood List, which now covers more than 110 species.

**Chicken age at slaughter**
The class name on a chicken label — Broiler, Fryer, Roaster, Cornish Game Hen, Capon, Stewing Hen — is a federal standard of identity (9 CFR 381.170) that sets a legal ceiling on the bird's age. FAT reads the class name, shows what the ceiling means, and notes that the industry average for commercial broilers is 47 days — well under the 70-day legal limit. Labels with no class term score Missing on Category 6, because without a class name there is nothing to read.

**USDA Establishment Lookup**
Type an EST number, a meat brand, or a seafood brand. FAT identifies which type of query you entered and returns the processing facility, its location, its enforcement history across FSIS, EPA, and OSHA, and its corporate parent. Foreign ownership and market-concentration data are included.

**Independent. No ads. No sponsors.**
FAT has no brand relationships and accepts no advertising. The score reflects what the label discloses — there is nothing for a company to buy its way out of.

**The Learn section**
In-depth explainers on every category FAT scores: what the regulations require, what the certifications actually audit, how enforcement data is collected and what it means, and how to read a result card. Topics include grass-fed standards, antibiotic withdrawal periods, FSIS quarterly enforcement reports, OSHA citation severity, EPA ECHO violation records, and the full poultry class-name framework under 9 CFR 381.170.

Developed with the assistance of AI.

## Key features

- Scan meat, poultry, and seafood labels
- Decode certification claims
- Check USDA/FDA inspection standards
- Explore imported seafood regulation
- Investigate processor violations
- Access FAT Research Library


## Frequently asked questions about FAT App

### What does FAT App do?

FAT App scans meat, poultry, and seafood labels using your camera to provide plain-English analysis of certifications, claims, and standards. It helps you understand what labels like 'Grass-Fed' or 'Humanely Raised' actually mean.

### Is FAT App free to use?

Yes, FAT App is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of information can I find with FAT App?

You can decode certification claims, check USDA and FDA inspection standards for domestic and imported fish, explore how imported seafood is regulated, and investigate meat processors for USDA enforcement violations.

### Does FAT App rate or certify products?

No, FAT App does not rate products, endorse brands, or certify claims. It provides information based on government data, GAO findings, and peer-reviewed research so you can make your own informed decisions.

### What devices does FAT App support?

FAT App is currently supported on iPhone devices. The latest version is FATAppMVP2 1.91 (2.2).

### How often is FAT App updated?

The app was last updated on May 19, 2026, indicating active development. The current version is FATAppMVP2 1.91 (2.2).

### What is the age rating for FAT App?

FAT App has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in food transparency.

### Where can I learn more about FAT App's mission?

You can learn more about FAT App's mission and the Farm Animal Transparency project at farmanimaltransparency.com. The app is built by an independent research project dedicated to making meat production practices more visible.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 (1.0) — 2026-08-06

This update improves label reading accuracy and makes it easier to send us a question:

• Fixed a species-detection error that could read some beef products (like hamburger) as pork.
• Fixed cured meats such as hot dogs and sausages being misread as seafood.
• The "Have a question about this evaluation?" button now includes your scanned label photo and the full color evaluation in the email — not just plain text.

Thanks for the reports that helped us find these. Keep them coming.

### 1.98 (2.6) — 2026-07-28

Your lookups now have a history.

Every search you run on the Lookup tab — USDA establishment numbers, meat brands, seafood brands, and FDA seafood enforcement — is now saved under History. Open History and switch to the new "Lookups" tab to revisit past searches, filter them by category, and jump back to what you found.

• New Scans / Lookups toggle in History
• Filter saved lookups by EST, Meat Brand, Seafood Brand, or Seafood FDA
• Search and clear your lookup history anytime

Everything stays on your device. No account, no tracking.

### 1.95 (2.5) — 2026-07-16

FAT now scans loose fish at the seafood counter.  Point the camera at the placard — the species name, country of origin, and farm or wild-caught identity — and FAT scores it the same way it scores a packaged label. A visual read cross-checks the OCR result against what the fish actually looks like (whole fish only; fillets and steaks are excluded). The FDA Seafood List now covers roughly 110 species, up from 23.  

Also, chicken labels now tell you more. FAT reads the USDA class name on any chicken product — Broiler, Fryer, Roaster, Cornish Game Hen, Capon, Stewing Hen — and shows you what it legally means. Each class name is a federal standard of identity (9 CFR 381.170) that sets a ceiling on the bird's age at slaughter. For example, Broiler label means the bird was under 10 weeks old; the industry average is actually 47 days. A Stewing Hen is a spent laying hen, 10 months or older — a completely different supply chain from the broiler you scan in the meat case. A new Learn topic walks through all five classes, the regulation, and the research behind the 47-day figure.

### 1.92 (2.4) — 2026-06-18

FASTER brand or establishment id LOOKUP--now right on the Home Page.  Two second answers. More seafood enforcement information. Minor design changes.

### FATAppMVP2 1.91 (2.2) — 2026-05-19

Fixed an issue where scanning multiple label panels (front, back, side) saved only the first photo to History. All scanned panels are now saved together and viewable as a set.

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