Why cant you eat nuts on a plane if someone is allergic?
Why cant you eat nuts on a plane if someone is allergic? With a severe enough allergy, inhaling peanut dust can trigger a life-threatening emergency. In a confined space, any number of events could cause an issue: people dumping peanuts into their hands, dusting their hands off, accidentally sneezing while chewing the peanuts, etc.
Why are peanuts banned on airplanes?
The problem with peanuts and tree nuts is that they are dry and flaky so can readily become airborne. Their oils are sticky and stubborn so can endure through a vigorous scrub with soap and water.
Why does TSA confiscate peanut butter?
The TSA has finally shared their reasoning behind declaring peanut butter a liquid. The Transportation Security Administration has spoken: You can't bring your jar of peanut butter through airport security. Why? Because, according to them, it's a liquid, not a solid.