Universal Product Code

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Universal Product Code:

see barcodebarcode,
computer coding system that uses a printed pattern of lines and bars to identify such things as products, mail and packages, and customer accounts; the term also is used for similar coding systems that do not use bar-based patterns.
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universal product code

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(computer science)

A 10-digit bar code on the outside of a package for electronic scanning at supermarket checkout counters; each digit is represented by the ratio of the widths of adjacent stripes and white areas.

The corresponding combinations of binary digits into which the scanned bars are converted for computer processing that provides continuously updated inventory data and printout of the register tape at the checkout counter.

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Create a computer application with an interface similar to Figure 3 that validates the UPC code entered in a textbox.

Five data validation cases

"The project was very large in scope, requiring 510 programs to be modified and retested, plus 10 databases containing UPC code to be consolidated and bridged over to a single GTIN table," explains Jay Huebner, Ace's director of IT applications development.

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"We are conscious of the potential expense attributed to ineffective UPC codes and are taking the necessary steps to ensure proper scanning ability of our beer brands," reported Mark Danner, vice president of national accounts at Anheuser-Busch.

UPC evaluation system unveiled at A-B

2018 till May 2019 Product is packed in clear plastic bag with white and purple label under upc code

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CONSUMERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE DEL MONTE CARB CLEVER VACATION EVERY YEAR FOR LIFE GAME BY VISITING HTTP://SWEEPSTAKES.DELMONTE.COM AND ENTERING A UPC CODE FROM ANY QUALIFYING DEL MONTE CARB CLEVER PACKAGE.

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The 4,080 cans labeled with the combination of both the following UPC code and production date code are being recalled:

General Mills recall

An ID code would not only provide information on which group of products an item belongs to - as is the case with the UPC code -- but would be able to distinguish individual packages within those groups.

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On the side of the box is a UPC code and photo showing a four- or five-piece place setting.

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They were packaged as either Venus Simply3 Disposable Razors 4-pack with lot numbers 9003A17400 and 9007A17400 and a UPC code of 047400315358 or as the Daisy 12+1 Venus Simply3 Bonus Pack, which has a free Venus Simply3 razor included, with a lot code of 9009A17400 and a UPC code of 047400300712.

Gillette Recalls Venus Razors

plastic wrapped tray containing BUTTERBALL everyday Fresh Ground Turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORING (93% LEAN/7% FAT) with sell or freeze by date of 7/26/18, lot code 8188 and UPC code 22655-71556 represented on the label.

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Packages with a UPC Code of 0043000252200 and four best when used by dates: 31 MAR 2008 XCZ; 01 APR 2008 XCZ; 02 APR 2008 XCZ; and 03 APR 2008 XCZ.

Kraft Recalls Baker's Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares on Salmonella Risk

To receive the rebate, customers must send the completed form along with the original UPC code and receipt to H & R 1871 by Dec.