1Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof
If you're transporting booze, don't bring anything over 140 proof, or 70 percent ABV. This includes 151 proof rum, like Bacardi, and grain alcohol. If the alcohol is less than 70% ABV, you can pack up to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) in your checked bag.
As for what you can bring on-board, mini bottles of alcohol must be able to "comfortably fit into a single quart-sized bag."
2Gravy
Parker FeierbachDon't let TSA derail dinner! Gravy can only be brought through in a carry-on if it is under 3.4 ounces, though it's fine to be checked in your luggage (albeit risky—nobody wants gravy spilling out everywhere).
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3Creamy cheese
Getty ImagesCreamy cheeses are considered liquids, so make sure that you've got 3.4 ounces or less if you're bringing on something like brie or goat cheese. Or, make your plane snacks a little less bougie and bring string cheese instead.
4Salsa
Jillian GuyetteOkay, we can kind of see how this would be a liquid, but just keep it in mind if you're trying to bring food through security (looking at you, Moe's and your massive sides) or bringing a jar on vacation. If it's over 3.4 ounces, it has to be checked.
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5Ice packs, if thawed
PinterestQuite possibly the silliest rule we've seen, ice packs are fine if they are fully frozen when you go through security, but if they are at all thawed, they're classified a liquid. How did this come up? A turducken, of course.
6Cupcakes in a jar
Getty ImagesIn oddly specific news, this cupcake in a jar was confiscated over the holidays in 2011 after TSA classified it as a liquid or gel, saying it violated the 3-1-1 rule. (Passengers can bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint, limited to 3.4 ounces or less per item.)
Turns out these Pinterest-worthy baked goods are not allowed in your carry on. In response to the incident, Wicked Good Cupcakes made light of the situation with a "National (Security) Velvet" Cupcake in a Jar.
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7Peanut Butter and Nutella
Jennifer RoperWhether you're a creamy or crunchy kinda person, or addicted to Nutella, these two spreads count as a liquid, so they have to follow the 3-1-1 rule.
8Canned Chili (or Soup, or Sauce)
Cans, even when sealed, must be checked. This goes for chili, soup, sauces (including cranberry), and veggies.
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9Don't forget to pin it for later!
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