Originally Posted by
SATTSO
I'm curious, why do some people think there would be a problem with powdered donuts (it's how I spell it!!). If someone already answered and I missed it, I apologize.
Because we've been trained to think that way ...
Originally Posted by tsa.gov
To ensure traveler’s security, transportation security officers (TSOs) may determine that an item not on the prohibited items chart is prohibited. In addition, the TSO may also determine that an item on the permitted chart is dangerous and therefore may not be brought through the security checkpoint.
In short ... TSOs can object to any item, for any reason, and prohibit the passenger from bringing it through the checkpoint. Furthermore, TSOs are under no obligation to explain their reasoning to passengers; citing "traveler's security" is all that is needed.
Paranoid? Maybe. But look at the number of reports about people trying to bring ice through checkpoints post-Britney, and failing miserably, even though Blogger Bob (and the TSA website) says that ice is OK.
(Personally, I'm not paranoid ... I
know everyone is out to get me ...)