A 404 Not Found error indicates that the Chomp API successfully processed your request, but the requested resource or food item does not exist in our database.

Common Causes

• Missing Barcode: The UPC or EAN barcode you queried has not yet been indexed in the Chomp database.
• Overly Restrictive Search: Your advanced search parameters are too narrow, resulting in zero matching products.
• Invalid Endpoint Path: You have a typo in the API endpoint URL (e.g., calling /api/v2/food/barcodes.php instead of /api/v2/food/branded/barcode.php).

Troubleshooting Steps

• If querying by barcode, review our Barcode Troubleshooting Guide for fallback strategies (such as zero-padding).
  
• Broaden your search parameters and try again.
• Verify the exact endpoint path in the API Documentation.