Bringing Eggs In Your In Carry On Luggage

Thank you for contacting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Contact Center regarding the policy for traveling with food.

Passengers are
permitted to travel with food in their carry-on bags; however, all food must
undergo x-ray screening. Foods that are liquids, gels, or aerosols have
restrictions and must be in containers 3.4 ounces or smaller and fit comfortably
in a single, quart-size, clear, plastic, zip top bag; one bag per passenger (the
3-1-1 rule). To save time, passengers should securely wrap foods or place the
food in a spill-proof container.

Examples of foods that must follow the
3-1-1 rule include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Single serve
packets of condiments
• Spreadable foods such as peanut butter and other nut
butters, cheese spreads, jellies, and jams
• Dips such as hummus and
salsa
• Yogurt, pudding, apple sauce, honey, and maple syrup
• Soups and
sauces
• Beverages, including water

Foods such as hard cheeses, pasta,
protein powders, fresh eggs, and unpeeled natural foods like fruit are
acceptable and are not required to follow the 3-1-1 rule.

Ice, frozen gel
packs, and other liquid or gel-like frozen food items are allowed at the
screening checkpoint as long as they are in a solid, “frozen state” when
presented for screening. However, passengers are cautioned against packing these
items if they are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces. If frozen items have
begun to thaw and are partially melted or have any liquid at the bottom of the
container, they will not be permitted.

After completing TSA screening,
passengers may purchase food, beverages, and other items in the secured area to
bring onboard the aircraft.

It is important to note, that even if an item is
not on the prohibited items list, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) have
the discretion to prohibit any item through the screening checkpoint or onboard
an aircraft if they believe it poses a security threat. TSOs make the final
decision on whether certain items are permitted into the secured areas of the
airport.

TSA does not recommend that passengers pack food items in their
checked baggage. While the practice is not prohibited, some foods have
properties that may cause baggage screening machines to alarm. Secondary
screening is required to clear every alarm and this may require additional
handling. Passengers should understand that packing food in checked baggage may
cause delays for passengers and their baggage.

We encourage passengers to
familiarize themselves with TSA Travel Tips at
http:\\www.tsa.gov\travel\travel-tips. The Web site has information about
prohibited and permitted items, the screening process and procedures, and
guidance for special considerations that may assist them in preparing for air
travel. Passengers may also search the Web site’s database of prohibited and
permitted items using the “When I fly can I bring…” feature on the homepage of
www.tsa.gov.

We hope this information is helpful.

TSA Contact
Center

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• All hatching eggs of poultry imported into the United States must be accompanied by a USDA import permit VS Form 17-129(except through a land border port from Canada).
• Current veterinary health certificate issued by a full-time salaried veterinarian of the agency responsible for animal health of the national government in the exporting country of origin.
• Importers should submit the application and the processing fee for a permit by check, money order, charge card or by providing a USDA user fee account. If changes need to be made for a permit after it has been issued, there is an additional fee. Current fees can be found here.
• Fees apply if arrival is during regular working hours (approximately 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday), and prior notification has been given. Overtime charges apply if the bird arrives before or after these hours. In addition, USDA port veterinarians are not stationed full-time at each port of entry, prior notification is critical to the import process.

ChickenCanoe said:

Good to hear they wear fresh gloves. We are in the planning stages for bringing eggs from Spain and Costa Rica next year.

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