Perdue ingredients: what's banned overseas?

About Perdue

Perdue is one of the largest US poultry producers, selling fresh and frozen chicken products including whole birds, parts, and processed chicken items under the Perdue brand. Perdue has long marketed a 'no antibiotics ever' commitment on certain product lines. It is sold at grocery chains and mass retailers primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast US markets, with growing national distribution.

Common concerns with Perdue products

Perdue's fresh chicken has minimal additive concerns — whole and cut chicken products contain just chicken (and sometimes a saltwater solution for retained moisture). Perdue's processed products (breaded strips, nuggets) may contain sodium phosphate for moisture retention, modified starch, and in some cases natural flavors. The brand's 'no antibiotics ever' and 'humanely raised' claims on select lines are independently verified. Perdue is a cleaner poultry brand than most highly processed chicken options.