Food Thru Airport Security Question

[TDC Nala]

If it holds its shape outside of the container it's good to go. I don't know what Taylor Ham is but it should work OK unless it is something like Underwood Deviled Ham.

 

[Jestocost]

Exactly, Jestocost (regarding confusing)!

I'm glad you mentioned the mayo packs - I was wondering about that. Geez, doesn't it seem like I could put the mayo packs in my clear plastic bag with my shampoo?

Yes, you can put the mayo packages into your 3-1-1 bag provided you have room and they are 3.4 oz. or smaller packages.

The issue is that if you carry the condiments separately you are limited to containers 3.4 oz. or smaller and you have to put the packages in your 1 quart bag and remove it for screening. You can't stick the packets into a cooler or anything like that. If you have the mayo on a sandwich, however, you can keep it in the cooler.

 

[Mom323]

Either one will work. My in-laws who now live in FL miss their Chicago hot dogs, hence why we freeze and take them in our carryon. We do not want to chance them leaking in our checked bag which has our clothes. We even have shipped them down during Christmas for them.

It is nice to bring some regional foods to those who miss them. I have some "Boston" favorites that I often bring back from there, too.

My brother brings us Lou Malnati's.
We still order it on line, but everytime he comes to visit there better be a Lou's in his suitcase.

 

[ericalynn1979]

My brother brings us Lou Malnati's.
We still order it on line, but everytime he comes to visit there better be a Lou's in his suitcase.

I travel frequently to Chicago for work, any recommendations for bringing Lou's home? I've never thought to do that before!

 

[CarolAnnC]

I travel frequently to Chicago for work, any recommendations for bringing Lou's home? I've never thought to do that before!

The Lou Malnati in Naperville, and the takeout in Plainfield, both sell frozen pies to go. I would probably pack this in the checked bag and surround it with lots of plastic and cold paks. Hmmm, this is giving me an idea for my next trip, lol. Like the PP said, you can also order these online to be shipped, but I am guessing the price will be better to take with..

 

[squirrel]

I've been lucky-I have taken jello and applesauce for my niece since she is lactose intollerant. It's very hard to find crackers, bread without milk. The TSA agent just asked if it was for my niece and I said yes she can't have dairy.

I only took one of each and if we were told to toss them, well it wouldn't have been a huge deal. She would be hungry but they don't cost that much.

We don't take fruit or veg. as that would have us make a grocery run in the US before going to the airport.

 

[MartDM]

On another trip, my husband threw a few cans of unused veggies - also a well known threat, so we lost only our cream corn.

I'm sorry for being nosy, but I've just gotta ask because the curiosity is killing me. Why would you be traveling with cans of vegetables in your carry ons?

 

[mmackeymouse]

I am so beyond confused, because we were always told that the only food and drink allowed on the plane was either pre-sealed, as in bags of candy, uncrustables, etc. or purchased after security.

Just going to be a devil's advocate here: couldn't someone theoretically smuggle in something between pieces of bread disguised as a sandwich? Perhaps a ceramic knife? Or tear gas pellets? Or even something like a roll of kitchen twine, which could still be deadly?

Sorry, I am a bit of a weenie when it comes to flying, and I would rather be safe than sorry. Now, I am scaring myself.

 

[NAB]

I am so beyond confused, because we were always told that the only food and drink allowed on the plane was either pre-sealed, as in bags of candy, uncrustables, etc. or purchased after security.

Just going to be a devil's advocate here: couldn't someone theoretically smuggle in something between pieces of bread disguised as a sandwich? Perhaps a ceramic knife? Or tear gas pellets? Or even something like a roll of kitchen twine, which could still be deadly?

Sorry, I am a bit of a weenie when it comes to flying, and I would rather be safe than sorry. Now, I am scaring myself.

Your food would have to go though the x ray machines as well so you would hope they would see those things.

 

[lbroberts]

Your food would have to go though the x ray machines as well so you would hope they would see those things.

I have brought pizza in a container from home and chocolate covered strawberries that we ate on our flight to Florida on Valentines Day...no problems! It went in the converter belt inside my carry on & no one ask anything about!

 

[squirrel]

On one of our trips home from WDW we also had a chocolate cake that had no dairy in it in our carry on. I warned my niece ahead of time they may make us toss it, but we tried and they sent us through with it.

Found out after that I had left a plastic knife in the cake box, as we had eaten a piece or two from the cake before leaving WDW.

Nobody said a thing.

Also have taken Soy milk in the small boxes through and again nothing was said.

 

[Ptwolfman]

I took snack pack pudding and it was confiscated by airport security

 

[bumbershoot]

Geez, doesn't it seem like I could put the mayo packs in my clear plastic bag with my shampoo?

Absolutely! There's a company that makes peanut and almond butter packets that are under 3.4 oz, and we've brought those and little jelly things in a baggie before. Not for the plane, but for a snack once we were there.

As long as you have passed through security, they don't care if you have liquids on the plane.

I know you're talking about domestic flights, and this happened on an international flight going home, but it just goes to show you can never be 100% sure... My husband was coming home from Japan, he got through security and was near the gate. Bought a bottle of water for the flight, a big one, because it was going to be clear through to SEA. As they were preparing to board, there was a last minute, at-gate, security check. And they refused to let ANY liquids onboard. He had to toss his brand new, unopened, purchased minutes before, water.

So they *can* care.

You should be good with a sandwich, but you cannot carry a jar of peanut butter or jelly through security.

And if you put PB in your checked luggage, you're almost certain to have TSA check through it. DH's last two trips were to places where he could get a kitchenette in his hotel room, and with easy shopping. So he bought PB each time. And brought the half jar home, because hey, half a jar of PB is hard to throw away! And both times he's had notes from TSA in his checked bag, LOL. This last time he had a bag of ground coffee right next to it, which is also a known hiding spot for things that might make drug-dogs excited. We were surprised he didn't have two notes from TSA!

I'm sorry for being nosy, but I've just gotta ask because the curiosity is killing me. Why would you be traveling with cans of vegetables in your carry ons?

People do odd things...I was right behind a family that was bringing things like baked beans in their carryon. Strangely, they were let through. I asked the TSA guy about it, asked if the cans were let on (since they do have liquid in them, and the liquid isn't specifically measured, and that's the whole problem with snowglobes, right? (though I didn't mention all of that in my question to the TSA guy)), and he said that he just asked them to take them out and put them into a bin in the future, so TSA didn't have to search the bag after the xrays showed up.




If you can ignore the comments by people and just read the blog, the TSA blog is interesting, to see all the junk people try to get through security! Also it lets us know the ridiculous things people SAY to airline employees and TSOs. People are weird!

 

[jackparts]

I always thought that bringing food thru security was prohibited. If I read this correctly, I can satisfy my craving for Nathan's hot dogs by putting some in clear ziplocs and have them for on the plane, probably still warm. Also, locally we have V&S steak sandwiches that are to die for. Probably too sloppy for the plane, but sure are tasty!

 

[Mom323]

I travel frequently to Chicago for work, any recommendations for bringing Lou's home? I've never thought to do that before!

My DB buys them frozen and packs them in his suitcase. It is about a 2 hour flight toBaltimore, So they arrive still frozen.

 

[BLeeS]

My DB buys them frozen and packs them in his suitcase. It is about a 2 hour flight toBaltimore, So they arrive still frozen.

I go home every Christmas to pick up my order of homemade tamales and tortillas...I'm allowed 2 checked bags @50 lbs each on SWA and that is what I bring back...I've been doing it for years...it's frozen when I leave and usually remains solid when we touch down. There have been a few times I've gone over the weight limit and instead of paying excess baggage, I've stuffed my carry on and purse...TSA, has had no problems with this...you just need to tell them up front, I think!

 

[Husurdady]

Hello Dissers!
I know one of you will know the answer to this....

I am traveling by plane with my family - can I pack PB&J sandwiches to eat on the plane (i.e., any problems with security)?

Is food (not drinks) in general a problem when going through airport security?

Thanks!

Hi PJ , Go through the security at MCO last year had to throw away a full jar - un-opened of peanut butter. May be he didn't like the Wal-Mart brand.

I am just wondering when a lawyer is going to sue.......claiming they contracted some-sort of foot decease while going bare foot through security......I can't wait

 

[mickeymousepuppy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by MartDM
I'm sorry for being nosy, but I've just gotta ask because the curiosity is killing me. Why would you be traveling with cans of vegetables in your carry ons?


I lost this thread for a while - sorry I would have responded sooner. DH and I went through 2 different security lines and I look over to see canned vegtables being taken out of his carry on. I had left them in the pantry in case the cleaning crew or renters after us wanted them. He said, well I paid for them and thought we could use them at home. I never would have thought of bringing canned veggies through security, but what I found most bizarre was they only selected the creamed corn as a threat. I did not realize it was more dangerous than green beans!