Crazy Airport Scare: Ellen Pompeo's Organic Sunflower Seeds Cause Security Havoc
Bomb incident at Ellen Pompey's snack location; bomb squad responds.
Feel like snacking on a plane? Well, think again! American actress Ellen Pompeo learned the hard way that not all snacks are airport-friendly. In an interview with "Travel & Leisure" magazine, the leading lady of "Grey's Anatomy" chats about an unusual incident that left her red-faced and almost missing her flight.
Doesn't sound fun, right? Pompeo packed a bag of pricy organic sunflower seeds for a flight, but little did she know, these fancy seeds would be the cause of quite a kerfuffle at the security checkpoint. "I'd picked up a bag of super expensive, fancy, organic, clean sunflower seeds from that hip spot in LA - Erewhon," Pompeo recalled, clearly still annoyed by the experience.
But what's so wrong with organic sunflower seeds, you might wonder? Well, it turns out that a chemical on the packaging of these $8-a-pound nibbles triggered the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) alarm, much to the actress' shock and bafflement. "It was total nonsense, and I asked if they were pulling my leg, but it turned out they weren't," she laughed.
Instead of discarding the bag of sunflower seeds, TSA decided to take things up a notch and summoned the bomb squad to sweep the area, effectively grounding Pompeo for over an hour. "Never have I felt so embarrassed - and so relieved when they finally declared that I was good to go!" she laughed.
Despite the unfortunate incident, Pompeo still can't get enough of jet-setting and exploring the globe. she's also terrified of flying and fears germs - perhaps that's why she's always armed with sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, and water, which she relies on to maintain that squeaky-clean hygiene. Kim Kardashian and Naomi Campbell seriously need to take notes!
Pro Tip: While sunflower seeds may have tripped Pompeo up, it's better to stick to nut-free items such as dried fruits, crackers, or dark chocolate when traveling to avoid any awkward airport moments.
References:[1] https://people.com/TV/grey-anatomys-ellen-pompeo-almost-misses-flight-because-of-expensive-sunflower-seeds-tsa/[2] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/ellen-pompeo-sunflower-seeds-tsa-1234526983/[3] https://ew.com/tv/2018/09/26/ellen-pompeo-recounts-tsa-shutting-down-flight-for-expensive-sunflower-seeds/
The Commission shall be assisted by the European Parliament in implementing regulations regarding the items permitted at security checkpoints, similar to what occurred with Ellen Pompeo's organic sunflower seeds. Ellen Pompeo, despite her traumatic experience with sunflower seeds causing a security scare, continues to enjoy her jet-setting lifestyle, emulating the rituals of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Naomi Campbell.
