over 200 products
no antibiotics ever.
And we never dance around the issues. When we say no antibiotics ever, that's what we mean.
As the third generation to lead Perdue, I'm continuing to build on our foundation of trust. So take my word for it – when we say 'no antibiotics,' that's what we mean. There are no exceptions and no fine print.
See what we really mean by
no antibiotics ever.
CLAIM
Can Antibiotics Be Used?
In the
hatchery
For growth
promotion
Animal antibiotics for
prevention/treatment
Human antibiotics
for treatment
When Perdue says …
"No Antibiotics Ever" |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| "Responsible Use" |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| "No Human Antibiotics" |
NO |
NO |
YES |
NO |
"No Antibiotics for
Growth Promotion" |
YES |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| "All Natural/Clean Label" |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
CLAIM
Use?
In the
hatchery
When PERDUE says…
"No Antibiotics Ever" |
NO |
| "Responsible Use" |
YES |
| "No Human Antibiotics" |
YES |
"No Antibiotics for
growth promotion" |
YES |
| "All Natural/Clean Label" |
YES |
CLAIM
Use?
For growth
promotion
When PERDUE says…
"No Antibiotics Ever" |
NO |
| "Responsible Use" |
NO |
| "No Human Antibiotics" |
YES |
"No Antibiotics for
growth promotion" |
NO |
| "All Natural/Clean Label" |
NO |
CLAIM
Use?
Animal antibiotics for
prevention/ treatment
When PERDUE says…
"No Antibiotics Ever" |
NO |
| "Responsible Use" |
YES |
| "No Human Antibiotics" |
YES |
"No Antibiotics for
growth promotion" |
YES |
| "All Natural/Clean Label" |
YES |
CLAIM
Use?
Human antibiotics
for treatment
When PERDUE says…
"No Antibiotics Ever" |
NO |
| "Responsible Use" |
YES |
| "No Human Antibiotics" |
NO |
"No Antibiotics for
growth promotion" |
YES |
| "All Natural/Clean Label" |
YES |
Making History
SINCE 2002
We started our journey toward No-Antibiotics‑Ever chicken in 2002, before other brands were even thinking about it.
Perdue stops using antibiotics for growth promotion, using antibiotics only for disease prevention and treatment.
Perdue stops using specific medically important antibiotics, including fluoroquinolones,
four years before the FDA banned the use of floroquinolones in animal agriculture.
Perdue removes all human antibiotics from its feed and launches the unique PERDUE® HARVESTLAND®
brand of No-Antibiotics-Ever chicken, anticipating future demand for pure, simple food.
Perdue begins phasing out the common practice of using antibiotics with vaccines in eggs in the hatchery.
Perdue aquires Coleman Natural Foods, adding organic chicken and No-Antibiotics-Ever turkey, pork and beef.
Perdue completely removes all antibiotics from its hatchery, the last step in eliminating
the routine use of human antibiotics. PERDUE® SIMPLY SMART® and PERDUE® PERFECT PORTIONS® brands are officially No-Antibiotics-Ever products.
Perdue announces that more than 50% of its chickens and 40% of its turkeys never receive any antibiotics of any kind.
Perdue announces that it is converting its entire line of frozen and refrigerated convenience products to No Antibiotics Ever.
Perdue's No Antibiotics Ever chicken production reaches 67% and turkey surpasses the halfway mark.
We give our animals the care that they need.
We have dedicated flock specialists who check on the health and welfare of our chickens. If one of our chickens needs treatment, we ensure it receives responsible care. There's a chance it might need antibiotics prescribed by a veterinarian. In that case, the chicken would be treated and removed from our no antibiotics ever program. Our chickens' welfare is always a top priority.
Perdue's Press
Releases
Perdue's Position
on Antibiotics
Perdue's Corporate
Responsibility Report