Michigan’s Ultimate TSA Guide To Packing Thanksgiving Foods For Your Flight

As the holidays approach, many travelers are excited to bring home leftovers from their Thanksgiving feast.

However, if you're flying, it's important to know which foods are allowed through TSA security.

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Foods You Can Bring Through TSA:

• Solid foods like turkey, stuffing, pies, and cookies are generally allowed in both carry-on bags and checked luggage. Just make sure they are wrapped or packed securely to prevent spills.
• Canned goods (e.g., cranberry sauce) are fine in your checked luggage, but make sure they don’t exceed the TSA’s liquid limit if you’re carrying them on (3.4 oz or less).

Here is the complete list:

• Baked goods.
  • Homemade or store-bought pies,
  • cakes,
  • cookies,
  • brownies
• Meats (frozen, cooked or uncooked)
  • Turkey,
  • chicken,
  • ham,
  • steak.
• Stuffing
  • cooked, uncooked, in a box or a bag.
• Casseroles
• Mac ‘n Cheese
  • Cooked in a pan or
  • traveling with the ingredients to cook it at your destination.
• Fresh vegetables
  • Potatoes,
  • yams,
  • broccoli,
  • green beans,
  • Brussels sprouts,
  • cauliflower,
  • beets,
  • radishes,
  • carrots,
  • squash,
  • greens
• Fresh fruit
  • Apples,
  • pears,
  • pineapple,
  • lemons,
  • limes,
  • cranberries,
  • blueberries,
  • strawberries,
  • bananas,
  • kiwi
• Candy
• Spices

Foods You Cannot Bring:

• Liquids and gel-like substances such as gravy, sauces, and soups that weigh more than 3.4 oz are prohibited in carry-on bags. Consider packing these items in your checked luggage if you're transporting them.
• Frozen items are also a no-go in your carry-on bag. If you want to bring home frozen food, it must stay in your checked luggage and remain frozen during travel.

Here is the complete list:

• Cranberry sauce
  • Homemade or canned
• Gravy
  • Homemade or in a jar/can.
• Wine
• Champagne
• Sparking apple cider.
• Canned fruit or vegetables
• Preserves
• Jams and jellies
• Maple syrup

Additionally, TSA recommends that all food items be easily accessible for inspection. So, pack your food items in an easy-to-reach part of your bag so you are ready for a possible hand inspection.

Remember, each airport may have slightly different rules, and security personnel may ask you to dispose of items that don't meet regulations.

It's always a good idea to check with TSA’s website for the latest updates before you head to the airport.