Health Tip: Mailing Food Gifts

Mailing homemade goodies to a loved one? Make sure you’re shipping those treats safely to avoid food contamination.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests:

Keep perishable foods frozen during shipping.
Pack perishables with dry ice inside foam or sturdy corrugated cardboard.
Choose non-perishable foods instead. Opt for dried fruit or nuts, hard candies, canned meat or commercially-packaged desserts.
Make sure someone is available to accept the package at delivery.
Check the temperature of perishable foods as soon as they arrive. They should still be frozen or partially frozen. Use a food thermometer to be sure the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not eat perishable foods that arrive warmer.

Source: HealthDay