Potatoes in hand luggage - UK security
Aug 20, 2017, 6:27 am
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Potatoes in hand luggage - UK security
Bit of an odd question I know but bear with me
There's a particular type of potato I can only find in Scotland (Roosters if anyone is interested) so I've thought of bringing some back to the SE (of England - added context) when I next visit family there
Am I able to take these as hand luggage through security for a domestic flight or do these need to go as checked baggage?
There's a particular type of potato I can only find in Scotland (Roosters if anyone is interested) so I've thought of bringing some back to the SE (of England - added context) when I next visit family there
Am I able to take these as hand luggage through security for a domestic flight or do these need to go as checked baggage?
Last edited by AyeCaramba; Aug 20, 2017 at 12:45 pm Reason: added context
Aug 20, 2017, 6:53 am
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I would worry more about bringing them into the USA. Potatoes though a tuber, could be considered to be a plant or a seed (i.e. stick them into the ground and they will grow). As such, I would check first with the USDA/CBP. Because when in doubt they are going to go into the garbage.
That said Rooster Potatoes can be found in the USA and are actually from Ireland.
That said Rooster Potatoes can be found in the USA and are actually from Ireland.
Aug 20, 2017, 12:38 pm
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Personally, I think you can. Give it a try. What have you got to loose? A few pounds?
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