How do you pack cooked meat for travel?

Remember, foods like lunchmeats, cooked chicken, potato or pasta salads need to be kept in a cooler. Keep the food at 40 degrees F or colder. Pack your cooler with several inches of ice or use frozen gel-packs, frozen juice boxes or frozen water bottles. Block ice keeps longer than ice cubes.



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You may transport this item in carry-on or checked bags. For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.

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A freezer blanket is essential if you aren't using a freezer truck or cooler to transport frozen meats. A freezer blanket is a water-resistant, insulated shell that is used to cover frozen food during transportation. Freezer blankets are available for purchase at Second Harvest. Look for PUR-911 in online inventory.

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No matter the food, he advises taking it out of your bag at the TSA checkpoint and placing it in a separate bin like you would a laptop to help avoid the officers calling for a bag search. Also, be sure it's not wrapped as a gift, as TSA workers may need to inspect your food.

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Foods you can't pack in your carry-on
Think: creamy cheeses, liquid chocolate, liquid coffee, creamy dips and spreads, gravy, honey, hummus, ice cream, jam, jelly, juice, syrup, peanut butter, salad dressing, sauce, salsa, soda, soup and yogurt.

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