Forget the leftovers, if you are flying

WASHINGTON - Are you flying to grandma's for Thanksgiving? Think twice before trying to take leftovers home with you on the plane.

Mashed potatoes are usually thick and gooey, and cranberry sauce wiggles and jiggles. The Transportation Security Administration considers both to be liquids.

It may sound strange, but you can't pack those in your carry-on bag. More obvious no-nos include gravy, salad dressing and soup.

Also, grandma's homemade jam has to go in your checked luggage. Here's one way to think about it: If it's something spreadable, get it out of your carry on and in to your checked bag.

Here's TSA's list of prohibited liquids:

• Cranberry sauce
• Creamy dips and spreads (cheeses, peanut butter, etc.)
• Gift baskets with food items (salsa, jams, and salad dressings)
• Gravy
• Jams
• Jellies
• Lotions
• Maple syrup
• Oils and vinegars
• Salad dressing
• Salsa
• Sauces
• Soups
• Wine, liquor and beer
• Cologne and perfume
• Snowglobes

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