METHOD FOR TRACKING FOOD PRODUCT USING A FOOD PRODUCT SCALE

摘要

A method of tracking food product status using a food product scale, the scale
including
a weighing station including an associated mechanism for producing weight
indicative signals,
and an operator interface screen including a display, is provided. The method
includes entering
product identification information of a food product into a food product scale
using an operator
interface of the food product scale. The food product scale identifies the
food product based on
the product information. A shelf life label is printed that includes shelf
life information

associated with the food product. A shelf life record is created that is saved
in memory. The
shelf life record includes the product identification information and an
expiration date of the
food product.