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Peanut Butter: TSA Considers It A Liquid, But Why?

Author Kayla Morgan

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explained on social media why you can’t bring a jar of peanut butter with you on a flight. According to TSA, peanut butter is a liquid, not a solid.

Podcaster Patrick Neve attempted to take a jar of peanut butter through airport security. Neve

I tried to take peanut butter through airport security.

TSA: Sorry, no liquids, gels, or aerosols.

Me: I want you to tell me which of those things you think peanut butter is.

— Patrick Neve (@catholicpat) March 15, 2023?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1636018253624639490%7Ctwgr%5E91501c00541331017390e05277d9bbae17eaba3c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodandwine.com%2Fembed%3Furl%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2Fcatholicpat2Fstatus2F1636018253624639490id%3Dmntl-sc-block_1-0-4-iframeoptions%3De303DdocId%3D7370284" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tweeted that it was then confiscated.

“I tried to take peanut butter through airport security,” he wrote in a tweet. “T.S.A.: ‘Sorry, no liquids, gels, or aerosols.’ Me: ‘I want you to tell me which of those things you think peanut butter is.”

We don’t know who runs the TSA social media account, but they responded in a very light-hearted way. They explained why they consider peanut butter to be a liquid.

“You May Not Be Nuts About It
”

“You may not be nuts about it, but TSA considers your PB a liquid. In carry-on, it needs to be 3.4 oz. or less,” the TSA wrote in the caption of an Instagram post. The post had an image of a jar of peanut butter with the words “liquid has no definite shape and takes a shape dictated by its container.”

The post has over 6,000 likes and many Instagrammers took to the comments to question TSA’s argument.

“Was waiting for a comment on this. Has anyone at @tsa tried to drink peanut butter though? Would love to see how that goes because it is definitely not a liquid,” a user commented under the post.

“What happens if I use a whole jar of PB on a sandwich and put it in a ziplock bag,” one commenter wrote. “If I freeze the peanut butter before my flight, can I bring it on board,” another comment said.

Some people responded to Neve’s tweet with their own TSA travel experience.

“So apparently my peanut butter wasn’t allowed past security but the 22-gauge IV insertion kits that were somehow at the bottom of my carry-on bag passed with flying colors,” Blimi Marcus, a registered nurse,

https://t.co/b3O6TH5xFs

— Blima Marcus DNP, MPH (@MarcusBlimi) March 15, 2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote on Twitter.

A TSA spokesperson, R. Carter Langston shared with the New York Times, “As we frequently seek to remind travelers: If you can spill it, spray it, spread it, pump it or pour it, then it’s subject to the 3.4-ounce limitation.”

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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