Can I bring beef sticks on an international trip with layovers

Beef is allowed into the US from Mexico. Not sure about Canada though

That’s why they have sniffer dogs going through luggage on flights from South Africa. Tons of biltong gets confiscated

Just avoid any meat or fresh fruit. Period

Meat is usually a bad idea to carry over borders.

Security may not be a concern, but customs usually will check

They smell terrible, please don’t bring them for everyone else’s sake

Joss said:
They smell terrible, please don’t bring them for everyone else’s sake

I know, right? That’s why I go with tuna

Gray said:

Joss said:
They smell terrible, please don’t bring them for everyone else’s sake

I know, right? That’s why I go with tuna

Tuna is gross and bad for dolphins. Get something more friendly like lutefisk or surströmming

@Corey
I like to eat a plate of spaghetti before the flight, then throw it back up during the flight and eat it again

You will need to go through US Customs even with a connection. Meat generally can’t be brought into the US. But a USDA inspector told me that dried beef (like jerky) from the US, with a USDA seal and unopened, can come back into the country (but once opened it can’t be brought back). Just remember to declare it and let it be inspected

I don’t think it should be an issue if you’re carrying them with you. If it’s in checked luggage, they could be taken if border control is worried about cattle diseases, but the risk is low

Yes, I travel with beef jerky and beef sticks regularly, along with trail bars. Security doesn’t mind. Go ahead and bring them

Your results may vary. I’ve never had problems, but I’ve only done this between the US and Europe

It’s questionable, but you should try to keep the original packaging. They can ask about meat products

I always take them, no issues