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Airplane Carry-On Rules for Food How to Take Fruits & Vegetables on Airplanes How to Take Food on a Plane in Your Luggage to Italy

by Tanya Gulliver 
Bringing food to Italy by flight is permissible under certain conditions. Be aware of the restrictions of both the airline and customs – both U.S. and Italian -- in order to avoid detention or seizure of your goods. Before you pack, check with your airline, travel agent or the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website. If in doubt, go without.



Pack food in your checked luggage to make it easier to bring into Italy.


Ensure that it is securely packaged and that liquids are tightly closed and protected from breakage.


Be aware of restrictions on the type of food that can be brought into Italy, including prohibitions on meat and milk products from outside the European Union countries.


Limit the amount so that it is clear to customs officials that food being imported is for personal use or to be given as gifts and that it is not of sufficient quantity to be considered commercial.

Carry-On Liquids and Beverages


Follow the TSA’s 3-1-1 rule for liquids and gels. Put them in containers smaller than 3.4 ounces and package them in one clear, 1-quart bag per passenger.


Remove the bag from your carry-on luggage so that it can be subjected to X-ray or other screening methods as determined necessary by TSA officials. The exceptions to this rule include baby formula, medication and all liquids purchased after the passenger has gone through screening.


Purchase that U.S. soft drink your Italian relatives are craving after clearing the security checkpoint.

Carry-On Food


Bring consumable products on-board the plane to eat during your flight. If these items are not solid, they are subject to the 3-1-1 guidelines.


Put condiments such as salad dressing, mayonnaise or mustard into your 1-quart bag for screening.


Ensure utensils needed to eat your food also meet safety guidelines; since most knives are prohibited, pre-cut your fruit and meat.


Bring special traditional or American foods for Italian family and friends, such as cakes and pies, by following the rules established by the TSA. Ensure that the pie, cake, or other food gifts are unwrapped and clearly visible to make screening more efficient.





