Does Usps Ship Perishable Items?

Perishable items are materials that can deteriorate in the mail, such as live animals, food, and plants. Permissible perishable items are sent at the mailer's own risk. These items must be specially packaged and mailed so that they arrive before they begin to deteriorate.

How do you ship perishable items?

Always pack your perishable foods in a new, sturdy corrugated box. That goes for your foam cooler as well: Always enclose it in a sturdy box. Seal all seams of the box completely on top and bottom with pressure-sensitive packing tape.

Does USPS refrigerate perishable packages?

USPS® does not offer refrigeration services. You may ship frozen articles using packaging supplies like Dry Ice at your own risk and according to Publication 52 section on Dry Ice. ... Priority Mail® and Priority Mail Express® services are recommended for mailing items requiring refrigeration.

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