EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 25, 2012
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 0	$ 1,342
Loss on egg sales and flock depletion expensed as incurred	0	455
Other restructuring costs	484	1,088
Total administrative restructuring charges	$ 484	$ 2,885

The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and severance costs associated with established compensation plans.

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