TSA Ruling on Food

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Heyla, folks....

I wrote the TSA because I'm very concerned about travelling with my own SCD

foodstuffs given the current restrictions. It's only taken them a month to

get back to me on this, but here is their reply:

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Thank you for your e-mail concerning traveling with food. We apologize for

the delayed response due to unusually high e-mail volumes and technical

difficulties. We understand that your travel may have already passed, but

hope the information provided will be of assistance in your future travel.

We apologize if you have received multiple auto replies - we are working to

correct this technical problem. We encourage you to check the latest

information at www.tsa.gov.

Passengers are allowed to travel with food as carry on. Airport officials

also said that many airlines were packing extra drinks. TSA screeners work

hard to maintain the expensive equipment used to screen passengers and

their carry-on bags. Because spilled food or drinks can damage security

equipment and other passengers' belongings, there are necessary

restrictions on what you can and cannot bring with you to the checkpoint.

All food must go through the X-ray machine. To save yourself time, do not

bring food to the security checkpoint unless it is securely wrapped or in a

spill-proof container. Unpeeled natural foods like fruit are okay, but

half-eaten fruits must be properly wrapped.

When traveling with food, the following tips may be helpful:

· Single serving packages of condiments will be allowed but must fit

inside your One (1) clear zip-top quart size plastic bag

· Solid foods that have been frozen must be securely wrapped

· Gel packs are not allowed to refrigerate food, only medication

· Beverages brought from home or purchased before reaching the security

checkpoint must be discarded unless they are in a 3 oz. or smaller

container and fit comfortably in your one quart-size, zip-top plastic bag

· After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other

items purchased in the secure boarding area on-board aircraft

Please visit our website at www.tsa.gov for additional information about

TSA. We continue to add new information and encourage you to check the

website frequently for updated information.

TSA Contact Center

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-- Marilyn (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)

Undiagnosed IBS 25 Years, SCD Five Years

Darn Good SCD Cook

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