TSA issues warning over foods that could be confiscated if you fail to follow rules: full list here
The TSA has issued a warning to travelers about foods that could be confiscated before getting on board a flight.
The official travel administration recently shared a post to X (formerly Twitter) about which popular snack was allowed through security.
'Here's a breakfast travel tip: We don't suggest leaving this delicious pastry behind,' it read.
'Donuts are good to go in carry-on or checked bags, no matter what toppings you choose. How many you decide to bring is up to you.'
It paired the tweet with a picture of Homer Simpson eating a donut in the airport.
Along with the post, the TSA also included a link to all the rules about taking foods and drinks on board.
Each item was listed alongside the corresponding guidelines as well as whether they were allowed in a carry-on or checked baggage.
It addressed a whole host of items - from alcohol and pizza to breast milk and live lobster.
It might surprise many to know that taking alcohol with you is actually allowed within specific limits.
'Alcoholic beverages with more than 24 percent but not more than 70 percent alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging,' it explained.
'Alcoholic beverages with 24 percent alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags.
'Mini bottles of alcohol in carry-on must be able to comfortably fit into a single quart-sized bag.'
The bottles are allowed in carry-on bags if they are less than or equal to 3.4 oz.
However, travelers are free to pack them in checked bags.
Despite alcohol being allowed, there are still parameters to what you can bring on a plane.
Alcoholic beverages with more than 70 percent alcohol (over 140 proof), including grain alcohol and 151 proof rum, are not allowed in either a carry-on or checked bag.
Other items are allowed on planes but have special instructions.
Baby formula and breast milk, for example, are allowed in a checked bag, but there are a few extra steps to bring it directly on the plane.
'Inform the TSA officer at the beginning of the screening process that you are carrying formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (to include puree pouches) in excess of 3.4 ounces,' it detailed.
'Remove these items from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from your other belongings.
'TSA officers may need to test the liquids for explosives or concealed prohibited items.'
It also gave a tip to expedite the screening process.
'It is recommended that formula and breast milk be transported in clear, translucent bottles and not plastic bags or pouches,' it read.
Bottled water is allowed in checked bags, but only 3.4 ounces or less are permitted in a carry-on.
Canned foods can be packed in checked luggage, but if a traveler wants to bring it in a carry-on, there are extra steps.
'There are some items that are not on the prohibited items list, but because of how they appear on the X-ray, security concerns, or impact of the 3-1-1 rules for liquids, gels, and aerosols, they could require additional screening that might result in the item not being allowed through the checkpoint,' it detailed.
'We suggest that you pack this item in your checked bag, ship it to your destination, or leave it at home.
The TSA does, however, allow many food items in both carry-on and checked bags including cereal, candy, bread, and baby food.
TSA's full list concerning being food on planes can be seen below.
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