Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

The TSA’s Stance on Fruits and Vegetables In general, the TSA has no problem with passengers packing fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables in either carry-on or checked bags. In checked luggage, these foods are no problem and are generally allowed in any quantity.

Checked Bags: Yes TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

The TSA advises travelers to forgo packing heavy food items such as fruitcake, because these items can cause screening machines to alarm.

When packed in a carry-on bag, a cheesecake in a jar must be 3.4oz or less & packed in your quart-sized bag along w/ travel-sized liquids. Larger containers must be packed in checked bags.

Can you bring bagels with cream cheese through airport security? The TSA will typically allow a bagel spread with cream cheese to pass through airport security. (Likewise for bagels spread with butter or peanut butter. A bagel with lox or smoked salmon will also pass through airport security.)

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