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RFID system and method for ensuring food safety

  • US 20040103043A1
  • Filed: 11/21/2002
  • Published: 05/27/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing consumers having food allergies or dietary concerns with information about food products prior to purchasing or consuming such products, said method comprising:

  • providing food products with smart tags, the smart tags being associated with information regarding the food product that is of interest to consumers with food allergies, medical conditions, or dietary concerns;

    scanning the food products prior to purchase or consumption with a smart tag scanner, the scanner configured to retrieve the food product information associated with the smart tags;

    conveying at least portions of the food product information to the consumer; and

    wherein the consumer makes an informed decision as to whether to purchase or consume the food product based on the conveyed food product information.

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