Food gifts are a tasty treat for loved ones far away from home. Consider foods that are healthy and easy to make.
- Non-perishable foods are best. You don’t want to give the gift of foodborne illness!
- Choose firm and chewy cookies. Place them back-to-back and wrap with plastic wrap.
- Bar cookies ship well, but avoid recipes with cream cheese or other high amounts of dairy ingredients.
- Pack in a small box or tin. Place inside another box with packing material.
Learn more at www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/mail-order-food-safety
To ship internationally, check the www.usps.com/ website for shipping deadlines.