Can I take pumpkin pie through TSA?

Baked goods like pumpkin pie, cakes and fresh fruit are all good to go through TSA. However, preserved jams and jelly, and maple syrup need to be in a checked bag.



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Yes, you may pack food in your carry-on or checked bag, but remember all food must undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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Meat, seafood, vegetables and other non-liquid food items are permitted in both carry-on and checked bags. If the food is packed with ice or ice packs in a cooler or other container, the ice or ice packs must be completely frozen when brought through screening.

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Even if your slice is jiggly or gel-like, it's fine to bring onboard. “Baked goods are perfectly acceptable through the checkpoint,” Burke says. Homemade, store-bought and sliced pies are all good to go in your carry-on, as are other baked goods like fruitcake.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

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But TSA replied that there is no new policy governing food, and the request is simply to reduce clutter in bags for X-ray screening. “This is an opportunity for them to clarify the rules,” said Sree Sreenivasan, a social-media consultant. “We all want to cooperate. We want this to work.”

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Thanksgiving foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpoint
  • Baked goods. Homemade or store-bought pies, cakes, cookies, brownies and other sweet treats.
  • Meats. Turkey, chicken, ham, steak. ...
  • Stuffing. Cooked, uncooked, in a box or in a bag.
  • Casseroles. ...
  • Mac 'n Cheese. ...
  • Fresh vegetables. ...
  • Fresh fruit. ...
  • Candy.


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10 TSA-Approved Snacks
  • Trail Mix.
  • Beef Jerky.
  • Cheese & Crackers.
  • Veggies & Hummus (under 3.4 oz)
  • Sandwich (use individual packets of mayo or mustard)
  • Nuts.
  • Granola/Protein Bar.
  • Muffins/Baked Goods (no jelly, cream, or custard-filled donuts)


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Tip #2: Reduce waste and save some money by bringing a reusable water bottle. So you can't bring H20 or any other liquids more than 3.4 oz. (well there are some exceptions) through security, but you CAN bring an empty bottle. Just fill it up on your way to boarding your flight after screening.

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