Millions are getting ready to travel this week for Thanksgiving, but those bringing a dish with them on their flight may want to wait, as some dishes won’t make it through security.
The Transportation Security Administration has released its list of approved dishes so travelers can know what they should tell their friends and family they’ll make for this year’s Turkey Day dinner.
While most foods can be carried through TSA security checkpoints, some dishes may need to be packed with checked baggage.
According to the TSA, solid food can go through checkpoints hassle-free, but “if you can spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it” and it’s larger than 3.4 ounces, it must be in a checked bag.
The TSA says that common foods like baked goods, meats, stuffing, casseroles, fresh fruit, candy, and more can be carried through security checkpoints.
However, any liquid items like gravy, sauces, canned fruits or vegetables, preserves, jellies, maple syrup, and more should be stored in your checked bags; otherwise, they may not make it to dinner on Thursday.
The TSA has projected that it will screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26, to Monday, Dec. 2. If those projections hold, that is 6% more than it screened last year.
The busiest days for travel are expected to be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the following Sunday.