TSA Says It Considers Peanut Butter a Liquid

The Transportation Security Administration has classified peanut butter as a “liquid,” so it’s best not to pack it in your luggage.

TSA announced last week that flyers could only bring it in their carry-on if it weighs 3.4 ounces or less.

“You may not be nuts about it, but TSA considers your PB a liquid,” TSA tweeted.

“In carry-on, it needs to be 3.4oz or less.  Make sure all your travel-sized liquids fit in one quart-sized bag.  #PeanutButter.”

Along with the tweet was a photo of a jar of peanut butter with green text that read, “Peanut butter… a liquid has no definite shape and takes a shape dictated by its container.”

In addition to peanut butter, TSA has listed creamy dips, spreads, hummus, jam, and jelly on their list of prohibited items.

You may not be nuts about it, but TSA considers your PB a liquid. In carry-on, it needs to be 3.4oz or less. Make sure all your travel-sized liquids fit in one quart-sized bag. #PeanutButter pic.twitter.com/4RzDv3Up7B

— TSA (@TSA) March 21, 2023