snacks
Mar 4, 2010 | 12:52 pm
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snacks
Hi, I'm traveling New York to Tokyo with my two sons, 5 and 8 years old, and I was wondering what kind of snacks were allowed through security. I'd love to bring some fruit and other more home made things , but I thought that they might not be allowed. Can any of you more seasoned travelers enlighten me?
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Mar 4, 2010 | 1:06 pm
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Fruit and homemade items are definitely allowed, provided they are not liquids/gels/creams. For instance, take a PB&J sandwich, but don't take jars of peanut butter and jelly. We've taken sandwiches, fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, grapes), chicken nuggets, rice, cookies, crackers, etc through security with no issues. Anything specific you have concerns over?
I don't know about Japan, but you should check to see if there are any agricultural declarations or prohibitions. When traveling to Hawaii and Tahiti, we had to make sure we ate or threw away all our fruit before disembarking (we did the former).
I don't know about Japan, but you should check to see if there are any agricultural declarations or prohibitions. When traveling to Hawaii and Tahiti, we had to make sure we ate or threw away all our fruit before disembarking (we did the former).
Last edited by gobluetwo; Mar 4, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Mar 4, 2010 | 1:19 pm
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You generally can't bring things like fruit or meat from one country into another (because of pest and parasite control). But you can definitely bring it on the plane. Just make sure you toss any leftovers before you go through customs at the other end.
I highly recommend bringing homemade food (sandwiches, etc.) and fruit with you. I do it for myself even when I'm not traveling with kids.
The only things you can't bring through security in the US are things that are or could be considered liquids. You know, like a turkey sandwich that you put in the blender.
I'm not sure what the rules are in Japan, but they're probably similar.
I highly recommend bringing homemade food (sandwiches, etc.) and fruit with you. I do it for myself even when I'm not traveling with kids.
The only things you can't bring through security in the US are things that are or could be considered liquids. You know, like a turkey sandwich that you put in the blender.
I'm not sure what the rules are in Japan, but they're probably similar.