Caught by the Bomb Squad: Ellen Pompeo's Expensive Snack Causes a Scare
Ellen Pompey's snack incident prompts bomb squad response.
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Ellen Pompeo's pre-flight nibble nearly cost her a flight, as her sunflower seeds triggered a bomb squad call. In an interview with "Travel & Leisure", the "Grey's Anatomy" star shares her unusual airport adventure.
The actress, recognized for her role in the hit medical drama, had stashed a bag of sunflower seeds in her carry-on for a flight. This innocent snack caused quite a stir during the security check. "I had a bag of oh-so-expensive, hippie Erewhon sunflower seeds," Pompeo recalls, amazed at the havoc they caused.
These "super-pricey, trendy, organic, vegan" seeds apparently set off the alarm at the US Transportation Security Administration. Pompeo suspects the chemical on the packaging may have been the culprit. Despite her offer to dispose of the bag, she was made to wait for the bomb squad to give the unopened bag the all-clear. This unexpected detour held her up for an hour, just moments before her flight.
"I was about to miss my flight, all because of these ridiculously priced sunflower seeds," Pompeo recounts, admitting no one would have guessed her unlikely excuse. "I cried out to my PR agent, 'I might not make this plane, and you'll never guess why.'"
Germ-Phobic Ellen Pompeo
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Pompeo's fear of germs is well-documented, as she diligently maintains her hygiene while traveling. "I clean my seat like a crazy person, just like Naomi Campbell," she candidly confesses, making reference to the supermodel famous for her on-flight sanitizing rituals. Pompeo always totes "water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes" in her carry-on luggage, but perhaps she'll pass on the sunflower seeds from now on.
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Further Reading:Banned Items in Carry-on Luggage:
- Liquid, Gel, and Aerosol Foods: Exceeding 3.4 ounces or violating the TSA's 3-1-1 rule.
- Canned Foods: May cause delays due to their X-ray appearances, better packed in checked bags.
- Fresh Produce: Restrictions when traveling from certain locations due to agricultural regulations.
- Partially Melted Ice Packs: Not allowed unless used to keep medication cool.
- Additional Considerations:
- Sharp Objects: Not allowed in carry-ons.
- Frozen Foods: Require completely frozen ice packs to pass security.
Always check the TSA website for specific item clearance.
The Commission, assisted by the European Parliament, might find it interesting to include sunflower seeds in their list of restricted items in carry-on luggage, as they can cause unexpected security alarms like the one Ellen Pompeo encountered at the US Transportation Security Administration. Despite her fear of flying and germ-phobia, Ellen Pompeo enjoys traveling and finds comfort in holding her children's hands during takeoff. However, her unusual airport adventure with sunflower seeds might lead her to reconsider packing them in the future.
