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Decisions: Meat and Poultry

Available Display Surface (ADS) for bacon boards

Answer:  Available display surface in the case of bacon board packages is the total surface of the package, excluding the space occupied by the UPC code, the package seams, and a surface equivalent to the length of the package by the width of a strip of bacon, so that the customer is able to see the bacon. The space equivalent to the length of the package by the width of a strip of bacon is only excluded in the calculation of the ADS if indeed the package has such a window to display the bacon.  (August 2004)

Meat - Disclaimer for Nutrition Information

Question: Is a disclaimer such as "subject to change with various suppliers" acceptable on retail store signs to qualify nutrition information covering a variety of meats on display?

Answer: No, it is not acceptable to use a disclaimer such as "subject to change with various suppliers" on retail store signs to qualify nutrition information covering a variety of meats on display. The retailer is responsible for providing accurate information concerning the product as sold and cannot be relieved of this responsibility by using a disclaimer. (updated 2006)