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Can you get through TSA with food

MrzStephens27
Explorer C

What food is allowed through TSA? Can you have chips or candy going through TSA

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Can you get through TSA with food

SWFlyer007
Aviator C

I can only answer for a year ago, not during COVID times, but, YES.  I was in Phoenix and visited the famous, Lo Lo's Fried chicken place.   I had some leftover deep-fried catfish and some chicken leftover.  I did get them through the TSA.  It was a gratifying feeling that I was going to be able to not have to throw them away.  But I also felt bad that when I ate it on the plane that everyone had to smell the mouthwatering aroma of the food.  

Re: Can you get through TSA with food

MrzStephens27
Explorer C

Okay well thank you I will keep that in mind 

Re: Can you get through TSA with food

dfwskier
Aviator A
Solution

Hi. The only consumable that TSA is concerned about is liquids. You are prohibited from bringing on containers that contain more than 3.4 ounces each.

 

People bring food thru security all the time. I regularly do - typically a foot long Subway sub

so I don't have to buy over priced airport food.

Re: Can you get through TSA with food

elijahbrantley
Aviator A
Solution

Check out the official word from the TSA.

 

Enjoy your flight and your food!

 

-A List, Companion Pass holder