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No. Federal regulations prohibit the use of added hormones or steroids when raising poultry.

The term “No Antibiotics Ever” is used on labels for poultry products when the producer does not administer antibiotics at any stage of the turkey’s life and maintains documentation supporting the claim in accordance with USDA-FSIS (United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service) labeling requirements. If a turkey receives antibiotics for the treatment or prevention of illness, it cannot be labeled as “Raised Without Antibiotics” or “No Antibiotics Ever.” Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires withdrawal periods for all antibiotics prior to processing, ensuring there is no antibiotic residue in the turkey. The USDA routinely tests meat products to verify they are free from antibiotic residues.

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Turkey should be cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 165°F, as measured with a food thermometer.

No. Washing raw poultry is not recommended.

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No, never refreeze a thawed turkey.

Yes. The turkey is still safe to eat. Giblets are packaged in oven- and food-safe paper. While leaving them in is not desirable, it does not make the turkey unsafe or affect taste. Always ensure turkey and contents reach an internal temperature of 165°F before consuming.

Packaging notes that necks and giblets may be missing. Giblet placement is a manual process, and during high-volume production—especially around the holidays—some turkeys may not include them.

All natural: Under USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) rules, a turkey product labeled “natural” or “all natural” must meet both of these conditions:

  1. No artificial ingredients, colors, flavorings, or preservatives. 
  2. Only minimally processed. Processing must not fundamentally alter the meat. Allowed processes include grinding, cutting, freezing, or chilling

Organic: Our Organic Product line meets all of the same requirements of All Natural in addition to standards set by USDA for Certified Organic. Everything from the feed to farms and processing facilities is inspected as part of our organic program.  Our Certified Organic birds also have outdoor access in accordance to Plainville Farms Animal Welfare Program.

Free Range: Our Free-Range program allows for turkeys to have outdoor access in a safe area and encourages natural environmental enrichments in accordance with our Animal Welfare Program.

Yes, all of our ground turkey products do contain rosemary extract to maintain freshness 

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No, there are no mammalian ingredients in the rosemary extract.

Our tray packed fresh turkey items are puffed for freshness with Carbon dioxide (CO2) to help cool the meat and maintain shelf-life. This is a standard and safe process.

Our Antibiotic-Free birds are raised on a fortified vegetarian diet consisting of corn and soybean meal. Organic poultry is raised exclusively on Non-GMO, Certified Organic grains in compliance with National Organic Program regulations.

Our turkeys are raised on family farms in a stress-free environment. All of our farms are third-party certified by FACTA (Farm Animal Care Training and Auditing) and undergo routine animal welfare audits. Additionally, our facilities are audited by FSNS (Food Safety Net Services).

Unlike many conventional farms, we never ever administer antibiotics. Instead, our practices promote health and well-being to prevent our flocks from getting sick. To prevent our birds from getting disease we give minimal vaccines to ensure good health.

No, but you can call our customer service team at 1-800-724-0206 or contact them at CSRs@plainvillefarms.com or leave a submission on our website

P code is a plant code. Plainville Farms plant code is P244. Look near the best by date to help you determine which products are produced by Plainville.