Travelers may want to take a second look at what they're packing for their next flight, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding passengers that one common food item is subject to its liquids rule.The TSA recently took to X to remind travelers that, yes, peanut butter is considered a liquid when going through airport security."Peanut butter is a liquid...we said what we said...
this time with receipts," the agency wrote.THE BIGGEST FOOD AND DRINK MISTAKES TRAVELERS MAKE ON FLIGHTS, EXPERTS WARNThe TSA included a screenshot of a Google AI Overview explaining why peanut butter can be classified as a liquid.Under TSA rules, liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on bags must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less and fit inside a quart-sized bag, according to the TSA website. The TSA has reminded travelers that peanut butter is considered a liquid when going through airport security.(iStock)Larger quantities can be packed in checked luggage.Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital the consistency of peanut butter is what puts it under the liquids rule."You can't bring peanut butter, [as] the TSA considers that to be a liquid because it conforms to the shape of its container rather than retaining its shape on its own," Leff said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERThat doesn't mean travelers have to stop bringing food through security altogether."There are more things you can bring through security than you might even realize," Leff said.Under TSA rules, liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on bags must be in containers of 3.4 ounces or less and fit inside a quart-sized bag.
(iStock)He suggested travelers consider eating before heading to the airport or try packing foods that are allowed through security, particularly because airport dining can be expensive and options may be limited."Wherever you go that's not the airport is going to have better food at the sa...