AI-Generated Content

CrEATe Meals uses artificial intelligence (powered by OpenAI and Anthropic) to generate menus, provide compliance analysis, answer questions, and offer recommendations. While we strive for accuracy and reference authoritative USDA sources, AI-generated content:

• May contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions
• May not reflect the most current federal or state guidance
• Should never be treated as a substitute for official USDA guidance or state agency direction
• Must be reviewed and verified by the user before being used in any program context

No Compliance Guarantee

CrEATe Meals does not guarantee that any menu, meal component, compliance determination, product link, AI-generated recommendation, or resource on this site will meet federal, state, or sponsor-level requirements for nutrition programs.

This applies to all programs, including but not limited to:

Data Sources and Accuracy

CrEATe Meals references authoritative sources including the USDA Food Buying Guide, 7 CFR 226 (CACFP), 7 CFR 225 (SFSP), and FNS policy memos. We also use third-party databases for nutrition data, product information, and food crediting:

• USDA FoodData Central — Nutrition database lookups
• Nutritionix — UPC product lookups and nutrition parsing
• Open Food Facts — Ingredient analysis and allergen detection
• UPCitemDB — Barcode product identification

While we strive to keep our data current, food product formulations, regulatory guidance, and program requirements change over time. Third-party data may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify product information with the manufacturer and compliance requirements with your state agency.

Requirements Vary

Compliance rules vary by state, sponsor, and program type. What works in one state or program may not be acceptable in another. State agencies may have additional requirements, different interpretations of federal guidance, or stricter standards than the federal baseline.

Limitation of Responsibility

CreateMeals.org is not responsible for:

• Compliance decisions made by your organization based on AI-generated or other content from this site
• Approvals or denials from state agencies or sponsors
• Disallowances or questioned costs
• Reimbursements or claims
• Administrative review findings or corrective actions
• Errors in AI-generated menus, compliance analyses, or recommendations
• Inaccuracies in third-party nutrition data, product information, or pricing
• Any other program-related outcomes

Your Responsibility

By using this site, you agree that you are solely responsible for ensuring that your menus, products, and service methods meet all applicable regulations.

We strongly recommend:

• Consulting with your state agency before implementing new menus
• Verifying all AI-generated menus and compliance determinations against official USDA guidance
• Verifying product formulation statements (PFS) and CN labels directly with manufacturers
• Keeping current on regulatory updates, FNS policy memos, and state-level guidance
• Working with your sponsor or governing authority on compliance questions
• Maintaining proper documentation for all program activities