Salsa
Salsa is treated as a liquid/gel — 3.4 oz or less in carry-on, unlimited in checked bags.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Salsa can be spooned or poured, so TSA treats it as a liquid/gel — in carry-on, each container must be 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less and fit in your quart-size liquids bag.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No size restriction in checked baggage.
Quantity limit
3.4 oz (per container)
Related rules
FAQ
- Can I bring a jar of salsa in my carry-on?
- Only in containers of 3.4 oz or less — TSA treats salsa as a liquid/gel under the 3-1-1 rule. A full-size jar should go in checked baggage instead.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.