Can I bring it?

Can I bring fresh fruits and vegetables on a plane?

Rule at a glance

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables baggage decision

Carry-on: Allowed · review TSA Special Instructions; TSA lists this as allowed with Special Instructions. Check the official item page for any packing or declaration requirement before travel.
Checked baggage: Allowed; Generally permitted.
Scope: This answer is based on published guidance from Transportation Security Administration. It addresses departure-security screening; your airline, transit point and destination country can apply additional restrictions.

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This result follows the TSA listing for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Airline, route, quantity, packaging, and destination rules may add restrictions.

1Check the departure-security rule and the Transportation Security Administration source again before travel.
2Check the item’s components, sharp parts, battery and fuel status.
3Also check your operating airline’s baggage policy and destination import rules.

Official source

Transportation Security Administration

Last verified · Sep 2026

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Rules vary by airline and route

Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.

Can I bring fresh fruits and vegetables in carry-on baggage?

TSA lists this as allowed with Special Instructions. Check the official item page for any packing or declaration requirement before travel.

Can I pack fresh fruits and vegetables in checked baggage?

Generally permitted.