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How to Pack Food and Perishables
Food and Perishables are only allowed on some local moves. Be sure to check with your Moving Coordinator to see which items you are allowed to pack.
Be Mindful of Restrictions when Packing Perishables
Pack only food items you are sure will travel well. Keep in mind that there are laws that prohibit movers from transporting some types of perishable goods, so check with your United agent before packing your food.
Dry goods
Open boxes of dried or powdered foods such as rice, macaroni and cereals should be sealed with tape. Small containers of herbs and spices, condiments, bouillon cubes, gelatin, flavorings, etc. should be placed together in a small box before packing in a large carton. Cover holes of shaker-type containers and seal with tape.
Canned goods
Since canned goods are heavy, you should evaluate the need to transport them. Consider that additional transport costs could be significantly more than replacement costs.
Frozen goods
Many frozen goods are subject to transportation restrictions, so be sure to ask your United agent ahead of time about non-allowables and special handling. It is never recommended that you transport frozen or refrigerated goods in an unplugged appliance, even when moving short distances. A third-party service may be needed to transport foods on a refrigerated truck to a local cold storage facility while you move from location to location.