Medically necessary liquids such as prescription medications and baby formula are permitted in containers larger than 3.4 ounces but frequently require additional screening. Powders and spices can appear suspicious on X-ray and commonly prompt closer inspection. Dense or unusual items—stacks of books, board games, and clusters of electronics—can register as solid masses and lead to unpredictable screening measures. Transportation Security Officers may apply extra screening by design. Passengers can speed the process by alerting officers about powders, formulas, and spices, removing electronics larger than a cellphone in standard lanes, and preparing bags in advance.
Most travelers know about liquid restrictions at TSA, but there are some exceptions that allow you to bring certain things in larger quantities. Prescription medications, baby formula, and other medical liquids are allowed in containers greater than 3.4 ounces, but they're still among the most common reasons bags get pulled aside. "Even though they are permitted, officers may need to screen medically necessary liquids if the quantity is greater than 3.4 ounces," a TSA spokesperson says.
Having protein powder to fuel your workouts or packing away spices you picked up on a trip abroad might seem harmless to you, but they can raise questions at an X-ray machine. The best move is just to let officers know ahead of time. "Transportation Security Officers appreciate when passengers alert them to unusual items, such as powders, formulas, and spices, so they might be best positioned to assist with screening before the item is found and alarms for a bag search," the spokesperson says.
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