463.3339. Perishable products may be subjected to harsh environmental conditions, such as excessive temperature or humidity, on the way to their destination. We do not provide temperature-controlled shipping services for express shipments. You can keep products frozen, or prevent products from freezing.

How to Ship Food so It Stays Fresh

1. Wrap Baked Goods to Create an Airtight Seal.
2. Select Appropriate Insulation for Food that Must Remain Cold or Frozen.
3. Package Items That Can Melt, Thaw or Contain Liquid in Watertight Plastic.
4. Choose the Best Refrigerant for Cold or Frozen Items.
5. Pad and Pack to Minimize Movement.

Use a think plastic liner for the inside of the package, and enclose the food in a plastic bag as well. Thick insulated foam containers are suggested for keeping food as cold as possible. Packaging using dry ice is acceptable. Gel packs are a good solution as well, but frozen water is not recommended.

Cold shipping package provided by FedEx can keep your temperature-sensitive shipments between 2°C and 8°C (35°F and 46°F) for 48 or 96 hours* without the weight, hassle and expense of using dry ice or gel packs.

From insulin to tissue, when it comes to shipping perishables, choose cold chain package and shipping solutions from FedEx Temp-Assure®, our portfolio of temperature-control solutions. Pick the solution that work best for your products: Refrigerate your products with the touch of a button.

The cold shipping package provided by FedEx simplifies the process of safely shipping your breast milk: Prepare the package for shipping and call 1.800. GoFedEx 1.800. 463.3339 to schedule a pickup or just drop off the package at any FedEx location.

Estimated FedEx One Rate prices by package type and delivery time

USPS International Shipping Prohibited Items Alcoholic Beverages. Ammunition. Cigarettes. Dry Ice.

Prohibited International Items

• Aerosols.
• Air Bags.
• Alcoholic Beverages.
• Ammunition.
• Cigarettes.
• Dry Ice.
• Explosives.
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.

You should be aware that anything used to take narcotics, such as pipes or syringes, cannot be mailed under current federal guidelines.

Shipping prohibited articles on a contractual basis with UPS Alcoholic Beverages. Animal products, non-domesticated (e.g., mother of pearl inlay, snakeskin watch bands) Articles of high/unusual value. Biological substances, Category B and exempt human or animal specimens.

To ship hand sanitizer with a commercial carrier, you first need to set up a hazardous materials contract with UPS. Signing up for the UPS Hazardous Materials Contract Service is straightforward. Establish a UPS payment account—if you don’t have one already—and request to ship hazardous materials when prompted.

FedEx Prohibited Items

• All commodities valued over US$20,000 without approval.
• One-of-a-kind/irreplaceable articles such as artwork valued over US$500,000 each.
• Flammables with a flash point of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
• Auto parts with fluids in them.
• Fine art.
• Fine jewelry.
• Furs.
• Pornography/obscene material.

Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Italy.