Is yogurt a liquid?

[njpsteacher]

We live super close to our airport so I was going to bring a few yogurts for ds and dd for breakfast since our flight is super early. Is that considered a liquid and will be taken away at security?

 

[soulmates]

GOgurt is....sorry, couldn't resist!

 

[letsgoreds]

I think so...I asked about a month ago, because our Chobani (small ones) were just over the limit, but they let them go through...so maybe not?

Just try to pick ones that are smaller and you should be fine. It was a great snack on the airplane...we didn't arrive early enough to enjoy them at the gate ; )

 

[Prose]

I am pretty sure that since TSA prohibits bringing these items in your carry on.....

• Cranberry sauce
• Cologne
• Creamy dips and spreads (cheeses, peanut butter, etc.)
• Gift baskets with food items (salsa, jams and salad dressings)
• Gravy
• Jams
• Jellies
• Lotions
• Maple syrup
• Oils and vinegars
• Perfume
• Salad dressing
• Salsa
• Sauces
• Snow Globes
• Soups
• Wine, liquor and beer

...that yogurt would be included in the no list. http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/traveling-food-or-gifts

 

[aubriee]

If it doesn't hold it's shape outside it's container then it's considered liquid/gel, so yogurt should not be allowed.

 

[letsgoreds]

It is allowed, you just need to find small ones (kid size ones probably work)...and fit them in a quart size bags like liquids.

I like the description of it holding its shape outside of the container...that helps.

 

[DLgal]

TSA tends to be lenient with foods for kids. We have brought through Gogo Squeeze, small yogurts, peanut butter sandwiches, etc. We always put all the food in a lunchbag and tell them about it when it goes through the scanner. A couple times, they have asked to open the bag, but usually they don't need to.
However, maybe you can have the kids eat the yogurt just before going through security to be on the safe side.

 

[rachellm]

We've never had a problem taking liquid food for our kids (TSA allows a reasonable amount of baby food.) And though my kids aren't all babies (4,3, and 1) they haven't questioned us. Sometimes they'll go some extra testing on the food bag - sometimes not.

eta: Here's the info from the TSA. If your DD is still a small child, I wouldn't worry about it.

Traveling With Baby Formula, Breast Milk, And Other Liquids For Infants And Small Children

In September 2006, TSA enacted rules for carrying liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on bags. All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in 3.4 ounce (100ml) or smaller containers, and packed in a one quart, zip-top bag. Each passenger can take one zip-top bag in their carry-on. Larger quantities of liquids may be packed in checked bags.

Medically required liquids, such as baby formula and food, breast milk and medications are allowed in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the Transportation Security Officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the beginning of the screening checkpoint process. Medically required liquids will be subjected to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container. We recommend, but do not require, that medication be labeled to facilitate the security process.

Passengers going on long trips should only carry on the medically necessary liquids and gels needed for their infant/toddlers immediate comfort during the flight. Please pack larger amounts of liquids for the remainder of the trip in a checked bag.

Avoid any delays by making sure nothing you plan to pack is on TSAs list of prohibited items.
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[wiigirl]

If it doesn't hold it's shape outside it's container then it's considered liquid/gel, so yogurt should not be allowed.

agreed

 

[DSNY4ever]

Yes, it is a liquid, but likes others said if you can find a small enough container then you should be fine and just put it in the clear bag with your other liquids.

 

[maxiesmom]

Yes, it is a liquid, but likes others said if you can find a small enough container then you should be fine and just put it in the clear bag with your other liquids.

Keep in mind it has to be in a container that states how much it holds, and it has to be 3.4 ounces or less.

 

[danabalana]

Keep in mind it has to be in a container that states how much it holds, and it has to be 3.4 ounces or less.

I have frequently carried on small bottles that do not state size. Just sayin'

 

[maxiesmom]

I have frequently carried on small bottles that do not state size. Just sayin'

Not every TSA agent will let that slide. If you want to be sure you can keep your liquid with you the container needs to be marked. Otherwise there is a chance you will have to toss whatever it is.

 

[Gracie09]

Not every TSA agent will let that slide. If you want to be sure you can keep your liquid with you the container needs to be marked. Otherwise there is a chance you will have to toss whatever it is.

This. I have been behind a woman yelling about her expensive lotion that had to be tossed because the container didn't say how much was in it.

 

[darnheather]

Snow globes are now allowed.

 

[bumbershoot]

Snow globes are now allowed.

Small snow globes. They have to go in the 311 baggie.

Snow globes that appear to contain less than 3.4 ounces (approximately tennis ball size) will be permitted if the entire snow globe, including the base, is able to fit in the same one clear, plastic, quart-sized, re-sealable bag, as the passenger’s other liquids, such as shampoo, toothpaste and cosmetics.

OP, I would plan on eating the breakfast BEFORE you go through security. That takes away the potential problems.

I assume your airport has a website, and you can see what sort of stores/restaurants they have there, to see if there might be something the kids will eat. And if they will be open for business yet.

We budget for food including travel days so we don't have to skimp at the airport. Of course, we're totally lucky because Seatac has "street pricing" at places that also exist outside of the airport. So our Starbucks oatmeal costs the same in the airport as it does at the Starbucks down the street. Most airports don't do that.

 

[Carriemel]

Posted this in another thread and added a couple of lines

If you can:

Smear it
Spill it
Spread it
Splash it
Spray it
Pour it
Drink it
Drip it

It's a liquid.

Go-gurt and yogurt fall into several of the categories.

I work for TSA

 

[KaLyn]

You could always buy it after you go through security at one of the little stores. It'll be more expensive, but you'll have your yogurt.

 

[squirrel]

Buy the tube yogurt and freeze it. Then it's not a liquid. It would be under the oz limit even if it thaws before security. No spoons needed either.

It depends on who you have at security. I've gotten away with drink boxes, jello, and applesauce. Last trip I had a cold and we had taken the cruise first so I wasn't paying attention to what I was doing and packed a few liquids in my carry on. Security had me throw out all of the liquids.

As long as you don't mind loosing it, then go ahead and try.

Frozen water in a bottle I have been allowed to keep.