Which festive food product has been banned on certain public transport systems, and why?

crisw

There are a couple of contenders... Well, it may be only festive in some countries, but durian fruit, an integral part of native festivities, are banned on some public transports in Indonesia, due to their horrid odor. www.agronomy.ucdavis.edu/gepts/pb143/crop/durian/durian.htm And marzipan that is made from peanuts rather than almonds would not be allowed on some airlines due to peanut allergies. But you're probably thinking of fomething else :>) Dec 13 05, 7:44 PM

peasypod

You're right. I am thinking of something else. This one's a security issue.. Dec 13 05, 8:06 PM

max_craig

I've come across fruit cake that could be classed as a lethal weapon!! :-) Dec 15 05, 8:04 AM

H0T-Lead

There's another reason why marzipan has been banned: bomb dogs often mistake the odor of marzipan for the odor of the Czech explosive Semtex. This has understandably caused several rather embarrassing moments both for security personnel and the owners of the marzipan in question. Dec 15 05, 8:32 AM

peasypod

Well, actually, max craig has it with fruit-cake, now if you would be so kind and supply the why bit. Dec 15 05, 2:44 PM

JoshCaleb12

"According to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, fruitcakes are being banned because they are notoriously difficult to identify on the X-ray scanners used to inspect air travellers' luggage. And that, according to the agency's Jacques Duchesneau, means the otherwise innocent cake could prompt unnecessary security alerts and subsequent delays." http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1071000046020_37/?hub=TopStories Dec 17 05, 1:19 AM

peasypod

Nice One Josh, a Golden Banana for you. Dec 18 05, 5:44 AM