Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen Pompeo says she had an unexpected run-in with airport security over her on-flight snack. The Everett native told Travel + Leisure last month that she was trying to catch a flight in March when she set off the security alarms,

According to TSA guidelines, solid food items are allowed onto a plane in either carry-on or checked baggage. However, liquid and gel snacks are only allowed in a carry-on if they abide by the 3-1-1 rule, which allows one quart-sized bag or travel-sized containers that are a maximum of 3.4 ounces in volume.