Flying with food in your carry-on? The TSA restricts these snacks
Jun 28, 2025
If you're traveling by air this summer, you're probably wondering what you can pack. Traveling means you'll probably need a lot of snacks to stay energized and hydrated, and you'd rather pack your own food than spend money on expensive airport food.
Here are a couple of snacks that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) restricts in carry-on bags.
Carry-on bags are subject to a TSA rule that limits liquids, gels and aerosols to travel containers of 3.4 ounces or less. The 3.4 ounce rule in carry-on bags applies to all items, including food.
According to Yahoo Life, the restricted snacks include:
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