Tyson Brand Fresh Chicken Raised Sans Antibiotics

In response to broadscale consumer demand, Tyson Foods Inc. is now producing all of its Tyson brand fresh chicken from birds "Raised Without Antibiotics." "While we have great confidence in the quality of our traditional chicken, we're also committed to providing mainstream consumers with the kind of products they want," says Richard L. Bond, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. "According to our research, 91 percent of consumers agree it's important to have fresh chicken produced and labeled 'raised without antibiotics'." The product is being distributed nationwide in newly-designed packaging highlighting that the chicken is raised without antibiotics and contains no artificial ingredients. Several of the skinless breast meat products also meet the heart-healthy food criteria of the American Heart Association. Company officials expect to convert Tyson Deli Rotisserie and Marinated Raw Breaded eight-piece items to "Raised Without Antibiotics" starting in early July and Tyson retail individually quick frozen chicken by late-August.