The ruling on food items labeled “(free of alcohol… free of pork)”

Question:
The last question is from our brother Ali. From al-Zulfi, in this letter he says: There are some canned foods and drinks labeled “free of pork” or “free of alcohol.” Is such labeling sufficient for consumption, or is there any concern?

Answer:
There is no harm; this labeling is sufficient if it comes from the lands of the People of the Book, the lands of the Christians. This is sufficient, as the default is that their food is lawful for us, and nothing was written on it. If something is written on it, that is even more so. However, if it is known that this is a lie, and that the item contains pork or other impurities, then the labeling has no value if it is known through reliable evidence that it is a lie. But if nothing is known, the default is permissibility and safety.

The presenter:
Yes, may Allah reward you with good and may Allah bless you.