It doesn't get any fresher. Foster Farms fresh poultry products are never stored below 26° F, so they're always delivered to your grocer fresh. And because we grow and process all of our poultry locally, you can always count on the freshness of our products.

No, we do not expose our chicken or turkey to radiation (also known as irradiation) for the purpose of killing bacteria during processing.

Foster Farms feed ingredient suppliers have provided written guarantees that there is no supply linkage to China or recycled pet food products.

Our fresh natural chicken, turkey and individually frozen chicken are gluten-free. Our ground chicken and turkey with natural flavors contain only spice extractives and are also gluten-free. For our other products, please check the individual packages for ingredient statements. If you are unsure, call our Foster Farms Helpline at 1-800-255-7227 to confirm that a specific product is gluten-free.

Foster Farms, the safety and quality of our poultry products are our highest priorities. We realize that the current news about Avian Influenza (H5N1) may have you concerned and seeking good information. For your reassurance and interest, we have answered frequently asked questions about Avian Influenza below. We are also available to respond to your questions through our hotline, 1-800-255-7227, and to provide you additional resources for further research.

There is no danger of acquiring avian influenza from normally and properly cooked food. Avian influenza is caused by a virus. Like all types of viruses, avian influenza is destroyed by the heat of normal cooking.

No. Foster Farms birds have never been exposed to the H5N1 virus and the company has stringent biosecurity safeguards in place to protect their birds from an unlikely introduction. More importantly the United States does not have the H5N1 HPAI virus and does not import poultry from the countries where known outbreaks of AI have occurred.

No. Health agencies throughout the world agree it is not possible to get Avian Influenza from eating properly prepared poultry.

Yes. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there is no evidence that anyone has been infected with H5N1 influenza or other bird flu viruses by eating properly cooked poultry or poultry products (e.g., eggs) derived from infected birds. Cooking food thoroughly will kill bird flu virus and other infectious agents if they are present. No. Although fleas can transmit some diseases, such as bubonic plague, they are not part of the lifecycle of influenza viruses.

Our product was tested at two of the best facilities in North America. Their testing result was 87.5 Calories per serving. We had to round up for the Nutritional statement.

Paediatricians recommend breast milk or whole milk until the age of two. Dairy Fresh Farms™ is a low fat, low cholesterol, milk option.

Yes. Currently there are no reported poultry flocks in the U.S. infected with avian flu. Poultry is safe to eat, but you should always follow safe preparation and cooking procedures when handling any raw poultry. Be sure to thoroughly wash your hands after handling any uncooked meat. For more information: the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife monitors wild birds in our state, and the Department of Agriculture monitors U.S. birds in the farming and poultry industries.

Yes, it is safe, even though the bird flu virus can survive on raw meat and in eggs from infected poultry, if you remember to practice standard food precautions. Cook poultry thoroughly. Ensure that poultry meat reaches 180˚F or that the meat is no longer pink. Egg yolks should not be runny or liquid. Cooking foods properly inactivates any viruses or bacteria that are in the meat.

No chickens or turkeys known or suspected to be infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza are processed for sale as raw meat in the United States. Washing the hands after handling raw poultry is always a good precaution, but consumers in the United States have virtually no chance of encountering meat from a chicken or turkey infected with avian influenza.

Dairy Fresh Farms™ was created to provide a healthier choice for the health conscious consumer. It contains all the goodness of milk such as superior levels of calcium, without the saturated fat but with the added benefits of omega-3, and essential monounsaturated healthy fat, which helps lower serum cholesterol in the body.

As far as I know our production of about 80,000 turkeys makes us the largest turkey farm in the state.

Silk Soymilk will keep fresh in your refrigerator unopened until the date stamped on the top of the carton. Once opened, Silk will stay fresh for seven to 10 days if kept refrigerated. It is not unusual for Silk to remain good past the 10-day mark; however, we only guarantee that it will be good for seven to 10 days. Silk Shelf Stable Soymilk does not need to be refrigerated until it has been opened.

We strive to provide the freshest produce, meats, and groceries to our customers and have taken additional quality assurance measures in order to ensure that all of our products that go out the door are well within the "sell by" date. In addition, you are most welcome to use the "item comment" box to further refine your item specifications (e.g. green vs. yellow bananas). We will hand select all of your items based on your input.

Many people think the pink liquid in packaged fresh chicken or frozen is blood, but it is mostly water which was absorbed by the chicken during the chilling process. Blood is removed from poultry during slaughter & bleeding process and only a very small amount remains in the muscle tissue. An improperly bled chicken would have cherry red skin and is condemned at the plant.

Before it is launched onto the market, every new Marcelle? product undergoes rigorous testing in our laboratories as well as in independent laboratories, where clinical trials are held by health professionals. These tests are carried out to insure the tolerance and non-comedogenicity of each of our products. Sunscreens and make-up products are also tested with care before they enter the market.

The choice is based on personal preference. With today's freezing methods, there is no significant difference in quality between a fresh turkey and a frozen one. The moisture loss is minimal. If you like to shop well in advance of cooking the meal, a frozen turkey is your best bet. Make sure the turkey is solidly frozen. By reading the label carefully, you can be sure of getting exactly what you want— stuffed, unstuffed, basted, unbasted, or smoked.

Yes, it is safe to eat chicken and other poultry products that have been fully-cooked (fried, boiled or grilled). Do not eat poultry meat that is still pink or half-cooked/half-boiled eggs.

Livretter? products are ideal for hot dishes and can, in many cases, be heated alongside other ingredients. Livretter products are ideal for eating directly from the pack and can be used in a variety of different ways ??" in salads, sandwiches, snacks etc.

Absolutely. We are careful to monitor the expiration dates of products and if anything does not have a lengthy freshness time once it gets to our customers, we will remove the item from the shelves of our warehouse and obtain fresh product.

Because they eat a nutritious diet high in corn. Our chickens have yellow skin pigmentation due to the amount of xanthophyll that yellow corn naturally provides.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Commission (EC) and other organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) or the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) generally support longstanding food safety advice that chicken and eggs be properly cooked in order to protect consumers from possible risks of food poisoning. Proper handling and cooking provides protection against avian influenza and other viruses and bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli.

Use chicken liver (preferably from free-range chickens) for your batches. I wouldn't suggest trying beef liver as a substitute, as it seems to be extremely rich and causes some cats to vomit. If you buy whole rabbit, usually the amount of liver that comes with the meat is the amount you need.

Yes. But remember to freeze poultry soon after shopping, if possible within half an hour. Check out our storage tips on the storage page in our "Safe Food Handling" section.