A Pricey Panic at the Airport: Ellen Pompeo's Organic Sunflower Seeds Cause a Bomb Squad Stir
Bomb situation at Ellen Pompeo's snack run prompts emergency response
Having a mid-flight snack turned into a nightmare for US actress, Ellen Pompeo. In an interview with "Travel & Leisure", she shares an unexpected airport incident she'll never forget.
Known for her role in medical drama "Grey's Anatomy", Pompeo decided to munch on some organic sunflower seeds from Erewhon during her flight. Little did she know, this harmless snack would set off a security alarm at the airport.
Feeling perplexed, she questioned the officers, "What's going on? Is this a prank?" Apparently, a chemical compound on the packaging of the "pricey, posh, organic, clean sunflower seeds" tripped the alarm, Pompeo suspects. Despite offering to ditch the bag, the TSA wasn't having it - instead, they called in the bomb squad for a thorough inspection. Anhour later, Pompeo was given the all-clear to board her flight.
"I was detained for around an hour, and even the bomb squad got involved," Pompeo can't help but chuckle about the absurd situation. "I almost missed my flight," she recalls, pondering if anyone would have believed her if she blamed the sunflower seeds.
Clean Remains a Must
As for what she learned from the incident, Pompeo seems to agree with Naomi Campbell's strict hygiene protocols when flying. In a viral video, the supermodel was seen cleaning a plane seat with disinfectant, donning a protective suit and mask. Pompeo admitted she too takes hygiene seriously, always carrying "water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes" in her carry-on[1].
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[1] Security Alarm: Sunflower Seeds Packaging May Trigger Airport Security Concerns due to fears about chemical compositions of the packaging resembling dangerous substances.
- The Commission, assisted by the European Parliament, might need to consider adding organic sunflower seed packaging to the list of items that pose potential security concerns for airport screening, given Ellen Pompeo's experience.
- Ellen Pompeo, much like Naomi Campbell, seems to prioritize cleanliness while traveling, often carrying water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes, mirroring Campbell's extensive hygiene protocols during air travel.
