What does the five-digit code mean on the package?
The code on the package is called the Julian code; it tells when the product was made. Please contact Consumer Affairs for further information. • How long should I heat the BBQ product? 10 minutes per pound at 300F. • How do I keep the bird moist when I’m reheating the product? Try covering the poultry in aluminum foil and heating at 300F until 160F. • Why do different stores charge such different prices? The stores set their own prices, so they will vary. This also varies by competing stores in the area. • Why are you no longer including the tail with the bird? We started removing the tail in an effort to remove feathers. They will sometimes still be included with the whole chicken/turkey. • Is there a difference in quality between fresh or frozen? There is no quality difference between a fresh or frozen chicken/turkey. Frozen chicken/turkeys are flash frozen immediately after packaging to 0F or below and held at that temperature until purchased. Once defrosted, the meat is virtually
