Can you pack fruit in your checked luggage?

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.

Can I pack cake in my checked luggage?

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.

What food items are restricted in checked baggage?

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.

Can you take fruit cake on a plane?

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

Can you take cheesecake through airport security?

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 I bring a bagel with cream cheese through airport security?

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.)

What can you not bring through airport security?

The Ultimate TSA Prohibited and Allowed Items List

Item	Allowed	Notes
Arc lighters, plasma lighters, electronic lighters, e-lighters	No	Not allowed in checked bags either.
Artificial skeleton bones	Yes	–
Axes and hatchets	No	Only allowed in checked bags.
Baby carrier	Yes	–