Tips from the Kitchen

Safe Shopping Tips

Safe shopping is the basis of any good meal, so take a look at the tips below before you make your next purchase.

• Buy from a store you trust. Responsible markets keep their stores and products fresh and clean, and the temperature in their refrigeration cases is carefully monitored.

• Rely on trusted brands. Make sure you choose a brand you know will be fresh, clean and flavorful. Perdue is setting the bar in freshness, taste and food safety.

• If buying fresh poultry, make sure the package is clean, cold, sealed tight without rips or leaks, sold from a refrigerated poultry case and within the proper date.

• If buying frozen poultry, make sure it is also clean, packaged well and rock-solid to the touch.

• Pick up fresh or frozen poultry toward the end of the shopping trip, so it stays cold for as long as possible.

• Bag poultry products separately from unwrapped foods like fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Refrigerate as soon as possible, or within half an hour of buying.

Understanding the Sell-by date

Do not purchase or prepare our products past their sell-by date. We mark this date on packages at our facilities for your safety. If you need further help, consult the following chart:

Understanding the Use-by date

The use-by date is the last date you should purchase and serve a PERDUE® product. On PERDUE® Individually Frozen chicken, the use-by date indicates the last date the product should be taken from the freezer and cooked.