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Run: Grocery Deli Allergen Label Verification Log

Use this deli allergen label verification log to confirm packaged items have the right allergen declarations, ingredient statements, and date codes before th...

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Pre-Verification Setup

Enter the full name and role of the person conducting today's allergen label verification.
Record the date and shift (e.g., Opening, Mid, Closing) for this log entry.
Verify that the up-to-date allergen reference document — listing all 9 major allergens per FALCPA (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) — is available to packaging staff.
Confirm the label printer template has not been overridden or replaced with an outdated version. Check version number or date on a test print.

Allergen Declaration Accuracy

Cross-reference the product's recipe/ingredient master list against the printed label. Every allergen in the recipe must appear in the 'Contains:' statement or be identified within the ingredient list.
FALCPA requires allergens to be declared using the common or usual name. Verify no technical or scientific names are used as the sole allergen identifier.
A false allergen declaration can cause unnecessary product avoidance and erodes consumer trust. Confirm the 'Contains:' statement matches only allergens actually in the recipe.
Record the total number of different deli product types whose labels were checked during this verification session.
If any label was found to have an incorrect, missing, or extra allergen declaration, document it here. Mislabeled product must be pulled from sale immediately.

Ingredient Statement and Label Content

Per FDA Food Code 2022 §3-602.11, packaged foods must bear an ingredient statement. Single-ingredient items (e.g., sliced turkey breast with no additives) are exempt.
Spot-check at least 3 multi-ingredient products. The first ingredient listed should be the heaviest by weight in the recipe.
The label must identify the product by its common or usual name (e.g., 'Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad', not just 'Deli Salad').
All packaged deli items must display net weight (e.g., '0.75 lb' or '340 g'). Verify the scale-printed weight is legible and present.
The name and place of business of the responsible party must appear on the label per FDA Food Code 2022 §3-602.11(B)(3).

Date Coding and Product Integrity

Every packaged deli item must carry a clearly legible date code. Faded, smeared, or missing dates are a critical non-conformance.
Cross-check the printed sell-by date against the item's prep date and the department's approved shelf-life reference. Example: a product prepared today with a 3-day shelf life should show a sell-by date of today + 3 days.
Physically inspect the deli case and packaging staging area. Any expired product must be immediately removed from sale and documented.

Cross-Contact Risk and Packaging Controls

Advisory/precautionary allergen labeling (PAL) is voluntary under FALCPA but is a best practice where cross-contact cannot be eliminated. Verify that department policy on PAL is being followed consistently.
Packaging supplies must not be stored adjacent to open allergen-containing products. Verify storage separation is maintained.
Applying the wrong label to a product is a critical allergen mislabeling event. Verify that label rolls are stored in clearly marked, separate locations.

Manager Review and Sign-Off

Enter the total count of items that received a 'No' response or required corrective action during today's verification.
No product with an allergen labeling deficiency may remain on sale. Confirm all issues identified above have been resolved or are actively being corrected.
Optional: Enter any additional observations, recurring issues, or follow-up actions required.
Department manager or designated Person-In-Charge (PIC) signature confirms review of this daily allergen label verification log per FDA Food Code 2022 §2-101.11.

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