Perdue Extends Consumer Hotline Hours for Thanksgiving

Perdue Farms' toll-free consumer hotline is available to help anyone preparing Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends. Staffed by a dedicated team of professionals, the hotline –- 1-800-4PERDUE®(1.800.473.7383) -- offers shopping and storage tips, complete roasting instructions and recipes.

Salisbury, MD (Vocus) November 18, 2008 -- Perdue Farms' (www.perdue.com) toll-free consumer hotline is available to help anyone preparing Thanksgiving dinner for family and friends. Staffed by a dedicated team of professionals, the hotline -– 1-800-4PERDUE® (1.800.473.7383) -- offers shopping and storage tips, complete roasting instructions and recipes.

To provide superior service, Perdue is extending its consumer line hours during Thanksgiving week:

Monday and Tuesday, November 24 and 25: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, November 26: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST

Thanksgiving Day, November 27: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

Holiday cooks can find recipes, frequently asked questions, tips and more 24 hours a day at http://www.perdue.com/tips/holiday_turkey/index.html.

PERDUE® is the #1 brand of fresh chicken in the Eastern United States.

Ranked third in sales in the poultry industry, Perdue Incorporated is a leading international food and agriculture business providing quality products and services to customers in more than 70 countries.

Privately held and family-run for three generations, the company employs more than 22,000 associates and partners with more than 2,400 independent farm families– all who share in the commitment to quality that has guided the company since its founding in 1920.

For more information, visit www.perdue.com®

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