Originally Posted by number_6
TSA would probably confiscate the peanut butter and possibly the tuna, under the liquid ban. They do confiscate olives packed in either oil or water, for example, and cottage cheese (considered to be a "gel or liquid"). Best to stick to things that are unambiguously solid (non-liquid fruit, granola, etc.). And if you do bring vegetable sticks, remember that no dip is allowed. Neither is yoghurt.
Saw Monday someone go thru Security with those little packages of Peanut Butter and TSA didn't care. Wonder if it is hit and miss. I was baffled at that myself.