Is peanut butter a liquid? Peanut butter is at the center of the latest food debate, and it's all because of the TSA. Every traveler knows that liquids cannot be carried through security, but one airline passenger was confused when he was recently stopped and had his jar of peanut butter confiscated. TSA agents told him that the agency considers peanut butter to be a liquid.
The passenger was shocked and shared the story in a tweet that went viral. It even prompted the TSA to post an explanation on Instagram. The post features a jar of peanut butter and says, "A liquid has no definite shape and takes a shape dictated by its container.” So be sure to leave your peanut butter at home, unless it's less than 3.4 ounces. The more you know ...