This article explains how to fix a barcode scan that shows the wrong food item.
Scanned a barcode and got a total stranger of a food? It happens, and it's an easy fix — one that helps the next person who scans that same product too.
As of October 1, 2022, Barcode Scan will be available only with a Premium subscription. Read more about this change here.
Editing a barcode scan result
iOS
- Scan the barcode as usual. Learn how to use the barcode scanner if needed.
- Tap Find a better match at the top of the screen.
- Type the correct food's name into the search box.
- Tap the correct match to add it to your diary.
Android
- Scan the barcode as usual. Learn how to use the barcode scanner if needed.
- On the resulting food page, scroll to the bottom and tap Find a better match.
- Type the correct food's name into the search box.
- Tap the correct match to add it to your diary.
Frequently asked questions
Will fixing a barcode match affect other users who scan the same product?
Yes. This changes the barcode's association for everyone, so future scans of that barcode will show the corrected food.
What if I accidentally link the barcode to the wrong food?
Repeat the same steps to find a better match and correct it again.