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Coverage dated June 2, 2025

Ellen Pompeo detained by TSA, bomb squad for this surprising reason

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"Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo said she had the bomb squad called on her by the TSA because she brought sunflower seeds on a flight.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Ellen Pompeo detained by TSA, bomb squad for this surprising reason (opens NBC Chicago)

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    "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo said she had the bomb squad called on her by the TSA because she brought sunflower seeds on a flight.

  2. The Hill

    Ellen Pompeo says she was detained by TSA over sunflower seeds (opens The Hill)

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    Ellen Pompeo says she faced a sunflower seed-related security snafu at the airport, when the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) brought in a bomb squad to inspect her snack food. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star recounted the March carry-on incident in a recent interview with Travel+Leisure magaz…

  3. Entertainment Weekly

    Ellen Pompeo says airport TSA detained her 'for an hour' over Erewhon sunflower seeds: 'They brought the bomb squad in' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo revealed a recent trip took a detour when airport TSA detained her over 'probably the most expensive sunflower seeds money can buy.'

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