This Thanksgiving, cooks can look to Perdue Farms for answers to all their questions about preparing the traditional turkey. The poultry company’s toll-free consumer hotline and website offer roasting and meal-planning tips designed to ensure worry-free holiday turkey preparation.

Since its inception in 1995, Perdue’s toll-free consumer hotline has been available to thousands of Thanksgiving cooks. Staffed by a dedicated team of professionals, the hotline – 1-800-4PERDUE® (1-800-473-7383) – offers safe shopping and storing tips, complete roasting instructions and recipes. To provide superior service, Perdue extends its hours during Thanksgiving week. Following are the days and times the phones are manned this holiday season from Monday, November 21 through Thursday, November 24, 2005.


Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST
Thanksgiving Day, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST

Perdue’s consumer representatives return to normal hours of operation on Monday, November 28th and are available weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. When calling 1-800-4PERDUE® (1-800-473-7383) be sure to ask for a free copy of “Perdue’s Guide to Safe Handling of Chicken and Turkey Products.” And, for some trend-setting, flavorful deep-fried turkey recipes and safety tips, request Perdue’s brochure, “Take it Outside: Outdoor Cooking with Style.”

The PERDUE® brand is the #1 brand of fresh chicken in the Eastern United States. Ranked third in sales in the poultry industry, the company is a leading international food and agriculture business providing quality products and services to customers in more than 40 countries. Privately held and family-run for three generations, the company employs more than 20,000 associates and partners with 7,500 independent farm families -- all who share in the commitment to quality, service and reliability that has guided the company since its founding in 1920. For more information, please visit www.perdue.com® or contact Chris Whaley, Marketing Services Manager, at 410-543-3534.

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