Can you bring food on an airplaine?

[leebee]

But the real question is...are they checking the checked baggage? Or can I take my packets (jelly, pb, mayo, ketchup, etc) and put them in my suitcase, then check it through?

By BIL works for United, flies BOS-LAX as his regular route. He says the flight attendants know that if someone wants to blow up a plane badly enough, they will. He said he personally won't feel safe until no luggage, carry-ons, or clothing are allowed...

 

[bavaria]

Or can I take my packets (jelly, pb, mayo, ketchup, etc) and put them in my suitcase, then check it through?

There are no restrictions on carrying these items in checked baggage while flying domestically in the US.

 

[Hannathy]

I just flew back yesterday and I brought back a piece of carrot cake from Pop in my carry-on (couldn't eat it at lunch and hated to throw it out) The TSA guy was so funny when I asked about taking cake he said "as long as it isn't chocalate, then I would have to confiscate it Mam."

 

[salmoneous]

Right now, TSA seems to be allowing liquid/gel-like food products if they are incorpoated with other food but not if they are still in a packet or container.

I watched a helpful TSA agent explain to a woman that she couldn't bring her salad + dressing packet through security, but if she put the dressing on the salad, it would magically become acceptable. Go figure.