Technically, you might be able to get through TSA with a whole stuffed turkey, but there are some side dishes you can't bring into the terminal.
As you head home from your Thanksgiving celebrations, keep an eye on leftover items as many items are not covered by TSA.
Also, the role of cooking is not always left to the host. That means some travelers may take it upon themselves to help with the flavorful festivities by bringing some delicacies on the plane.
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“Our rule of thumb is that the 3-1-1 rule still largely applies to liquids, gels, and aerosols, so if there's a chance they'll be spread, spilled, sprayed, poured, or pumped, they should be carried in checked baggage. It's a carry-on item,'' a TSA official told FOX News Digital.
Whether you're arriving with extra food or taking your favorite leftovers home, the TSA has special rules for what food you can bring on board. (St. Petersburg)
“Items frozen at airport security checkpoints can be transported without any problems or delays,” the spokesperson added.
New York-based travel blogger The Point Guys wrote online that a whole turkey was seen passing through the checkpoint.
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According to TSA's 3-1-1 rule, all liquid containers must be 3.4 ounces, and only those that fit in one 1-quart bag can be brought on board.
Find out whether the ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast can go in your carry-on and what you need to check before heading to the airport. (St. Petersburg)
This means that all solid foods such as cakes, pies, stuffing, potatoes and fresh green beans can pass through security.
It's possible that an oven-roasted or frozen turkey bought at the supermarket could get through the checkpoint, but how should you store something this large, and how do you keep it frozen when you leave? It is important to think about what kind of additives you will specifically need, such as ice packs that will keep your food cool. Through TSA.
TSA recommends separating food from baggage upon entering security checkpoints in case screening is required.
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“Food products often require additional security checks, so when packing food items, place them in an easily accessible area of your carry-on bag, then remove them from the bag. It is best to place it in a trash can for inspection at the checkpoint,'' TSA officials wrote in a press release.
While it's important to follow TSA's 3-1-1 rule, you should also consider “if it can be spread, spilled, sprayed, poured, or pumped” and should be avoided in your carry-on bag. Should. (TSA)
Thanksgiving foods that can pass through TSA checkpoints
- Baked goods (homemade or store-bought pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, and other sweet treats)
- Meat (frozen, cooked or uncooked turkey, chicken, ham, steak)
- Stuffing (cooked, uncooked, boxed or bagged)
- Casserole (fresh green beans and onion straws, or something more exotic)
- Macaroni and cheese (cook in pot or travel with ingredients to cook at destination)
- Fresh vegetables (potatoes, yams, broccoli, green beans, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, beets, radishes, carrots, squash, greens)
- Fresh fruits (apples, pears, pineapples, lemons, limes, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, kiwi)
- candy
- spices
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While some foods easily pass the 3-1-1 rule, and some solid items pose little risk of being pulled over by the TSA, there are other foods and side dishes that are clearly on the “no-fly” list.
Canned vegetables and fruit, or canned soup, a common ingredient in green bean casserole, should be in your checked baggage.
Other ingredients that are considered “spreadable”, such as gravy, cranberry sauce, and jam, must be checked in and are not allowed on board as carry-on baggage.
Thanksgiving food must be carefully packed in luggage
- Cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- Gravy (homemade or bottled or canned)
- Wine, champagne, sparkling apple cider
- canned fruits or vegetables (the liquid inside the can)
- Preservatives, jams and jellies (spreadable)
- maple syrup
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TSA's extensive “what to bring” list, including the Thanksgiving supplies listed above, can be found on the government's site.
When you start thinking about your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers, be sure to check what goes in your carry-on and what you'll need to screen. Otherwise, the TSA may confiscate your delicious meal. (TSA | iStock)
After taking notes on what you can pack in your carry-on or checked baggage, the best thing you can do is help your TSA security check go smoothly to avoid delays on one of the busiest days of the year for air travel. .
“This time of year again, it appears that transportation security officers are aware of food being passed through checkpoints and delivered to tables far away, which is surprising to those who have been on duty several Thanksgivings. “It's almost never a holiday,” the TSA official added.
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According to TSA.gov, TSA expects this year's Thanksgiving air travel season to be a record.
TSA's website states, “TSA is expected to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, November 26 to Monday, December 2, representing an approximately 6 percent increase from this time last year.” It is said that
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