FAQ

Are all Barber products made with chicken breast meat?

Yes. All Barber products are made with all-white chicken breast meat.

Where can I get Barber products, I can't seem to find them in my area?

You can usually find our delicious chicken products in leading Retailers. The product locator service only provides grocery store addresses. Our most popular Stuffed Breasts and other varieties can also be found in most Sam's, BJ's and Walmart Supercenter locations. If you can’t find them in the freezer case of one of our retail partners. Click here to download a product request form to print and pass along to the store manager.

Can our products be microwaved?

Unless otherwise noted on the packaging, the Barber Foods Stuffed Chicken Breasts that you purchased are not fully cooked, therefore careful attention must be paid to cooking times to end with a product that is both healthy and enjoyable. Unfortunately, there are so many variations in microwaves sizes and wattages that it is difficult to provide instructions that are all-encompassing and will cover each variation. With that in mind, we have opted to remove the microwave instructions from our uncooked product and recommend conventional oven cooking. You can purchase our Fully Cooked products at participating Walmart Supercenters and also through Supervalu chain stores.

How do I read the date code that's on every Barber box?

Our date code is in a five-digit Julian Calendar form with the first three digits referencing the day of the year. The fourth number represents the last number in the year. The fifth number tells us which working shift produced the product over at the plant. For example, the date code 31182 would indicate the following: (1) the 311th day of the year; (2) the year 2008; (3) the product was produced during the 2nd shift. This number is printed next to the Best Use By Date, and can also be found printed on the cellophane of our entrees.

Are Barber products precooked?

Most of our products are raw and should be cooked thoroughly according to the instructions on the package. In some instances we fully cook the products, which is indicated on the box.

Are there really Barbers?

Yes. Barber Foods was founded in 1955 by Gus Barber. Today, the operation is in the capable hands of his children Julie and David.

Are there any "safe handling" issues I need to be aware of?

As is the case with all food items, especially meat and poultry, it is best to follow simple safe handling guidelines. With Barber Foods products, you should keep them frozen. When necessary, our products should be thawed in the refrigerator or microwave. Be sure to keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods and always wash work surfaces – and your hands – thoroughly when you are through with preparation. Make absolutely certain you cook the product through to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer, and be sure to refrigerate or discard leftovers.

I have some food allergies; do your products contain any allergens?

Below is a list of known allergens that may be contained in one or more of our products. Please check the ingredient statement on the box as all known allergens will be listed in the ingredients. This list in no way covers ALL possible allergens, so it is up to the consumer to check for specific allergens.

If you still have concerns or do not find what you need we urge you to call our toll free number 1-800-577-2595 to speak to someone directly.

Celery: stalk, root and leaves (not seeds)
Crustaceans: shrimp, crab, lobster, crawfish
Dairy: casein, sodium caseinate, milk, lactose, whey, butter, buttermilk, cheese, cottage cheese, curds, whey, malted milk, margarine, milk chocolate, sour cream, yogurt, custard, nougat
Eggs: yolk, whites, albumen, mayonnaise, meringue, ovalbumin EGGS or EGG
Fish and Shellfish: seafood any type, scallops
Peanut: includes peanut butter, peanut flour, protein
Seeds: cottonseed, sesame, poppy, sunflower, caraway
Soybean: flour, HVP, unrefined oil, lecithin, tofu, miso SOY, SOYBEAN, SOYBEANS
Tree Nuts: almonds, cashew, pistachio, walnut, pecan, hazelnut(filbert), pine nut(pinon), Brazil, macadamia, chestnut, coconut, kola, shea
Wheat: includes bran, bread crumbs, cereal extracts, cracker meal, farina, graham flour, wheat flour, wheat germ, wheat gluten, wheat starch, semolina, unrefined oil, HVP

As well, individuals are known to be sensitive to Yellow 5 (tartrazine, carmine [cochineal]) and Sulfites that are contained in some products. Check labels for details.

How often do you send out coupons?

We will mail coupons to a consumer twice per year. Consumers signed up on our website may receive offers beyond that.

Who are the key Barber Foods executives?

Bruce Wagner - CEO, David Barber - EVP, Vicki Mann - CFO, Mark Dvorozniak - VP Brand Marketing and Cindy Talbot - VP Human Resources

Which came first: the chicken or the egg?

Can we get back to you on that one?

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