A recent mistake by an airline traveler led to her luggage being flagged by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
After arriving at her destination, Anna McKay of Phoenix, Arizona, noticed her bag was being searched along with a note from TSA.
“I opened the package and put the inspection tag on it and everything seemed normal until I got to the bag with the fibers in it, but that was not how I packed it and it looks like the bag was raided.” McKay said on the viral TikTok. video.
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According to her video, McKay realized that the clear bags containing “the powder that I travel with as a millennial” could pose safety concerns.
Anna McKay from Phoenix, Arizona, opened her bag after a day's trip to find a TSA notice in her bag informing her that an agent had inspected her bag. (Anna McKay/@unafraidduck757)
TSA said they found a bag of powdered fiber McKay stuffed inside the luggage.
“I didn't realize how stupid it would be and I did it without thinking. When I opened the bag and realized for the first time how bad it looked, I realized I had messed it up. '' McKay told FOX News Digital.
“I had had my bag searched several times before, so I wasn't worried about it, but I noticed it when I saw the disheveled and suspicious looking bag.'' [it was the reason] It's located behind the small TSA card. ”
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The card McKay found in her bag was a “Baggage Search Notice,” which informs her that her bag will need to be physically searched by an agent after the search.
Ms McKay noticed the bags were scattered around, before realizing that the bag containing the white powder might look suspicious. (Anna McKay/@unafraidduck757)
“TSA may search your checked baggage during the screening process. If your property is physically searched, TSA will place a baggage screening notice inside your bag. TSA has inspected your property. Website.
McKay knew there was no need to fly with a container of fiber, so to avoid the possibility of it spilling out of the powder's original packaging, McKay packed the amount needed for the three-day trip into a clear container. I decided to put it in a plastic bag.
She said she didn't hesitate to bring fiber because she knew it wasn't prohibited on planes.
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“I knew it wasn't a banned substance, but I wasn't worried about losing it either. I thought if I ran out, I could simply buy more. I had no idea it was sexual.’ I have a few questions,” McKay added.
The white powder in McKay's bag was her “millennial powder,” also known as fiber powder. (Anna McKay/@unafraidduck757)
TSA was able to return the bag after it passed the powder test, but officials still had to notify McKay that the bag had been searched.
A TSA spokesperson told Fox News: “This is just a notification that TSA inspections must be performed on checked baggage, and everything will likely be back to normal once all safety issues are resolved.'' I'll go back and the problem will be gone.” digital.
“For prohibited items, such as powdered substances, law enforcement will be called because TSA is not a drug expert when testing drugs. However, if a drug is suspected, we will It is their duty to call in local law enforcement and conduct an investigation.''If they review the product and, in this case, as you said, it is deemed to be commercially available and benign. ”
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Ms McKay said she felt the whole incident was a “stupid kerfuffle” and was laughing at her own little mistake.
Social media users laughed along with McKay, with many suggesting labeling clear bags in the future. (Anna McKay/@unafraidduck757)
Other social media users seemed to be laughing along with her, with some sharing about the TSA mishap in the comments section.
“As a gym buddy, I always travel with pre-workout, protein powder, creatine, BCAA, and nitric oxide. It's crazy!!” one user commented.
“Time to switch to fiber gummies,” another user shared.
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Some people recommend labeling the bag with a marker as an identifier of sorts.
McKay's white powder rant racked up 1 million views on TikTok, resulting in Phoenix residents receiving free packets of Benefiber from the company who watched her video, McKay said. said. (Anna McKay/@unafraidduck757)
Although the TSA does not prohibit traveling with powdered substances, there are certain rules in place.
The TSA website states, “Powdered substances larger than 12 ounces/350 mL must be placed in a separate container for X-ray inspection.”
“Additional testing may be required or the container may need to be opened. For your convenience, we recommend carrying non-essential powders larger than 12 ounces in checked baggage.”
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McKay said that after her video was shared on TikTok and received 1 million views, Benefiber sent her individual packs of the powder to avoid future trouble.
