Strange Bag Irritates TSA, Causes Delays at LaGuardia

Three Transportation Security Administration officers were treated by a medical team Wednesday after they were exposed to an irritating food material during an inspection of luggage at a New York City airport.

According to ABCNews.com, the incident took place at around 6 a.m. local time at LaGuardia Airport. A trio of security officials waschecking through a carry-on bag at Terminal B, Concourse D after it triggered an alarm at the security checkpoint.

MORE Impacting Travel

Another Deadly Earthquake Strikes Indonesia’s...

Hurricane Hector Hurdles Toward Hawaii and Still-Erupting...

WATCH: Rhino Rams Family's SUV at Safari Park

Shortly thereafter, the security personnel reported eye irritation and other medical issues. The Port Authority Police Department was called to the scene for a possible hazardous material situation, and the security checkpoint was closed for around 40 minutes while the area was inspected.

While a medical team evaluated the three TSA workers at the terminal, the Port Authority investigated the bag and found that a food product caused the negative reaction. A short time after discovering the cause, the concourse was reopened.

 READ MORE: “TSA Enhances Airport Pat-Downs” 

Traffic in front of LaGuardia Airport was already slowed due to a car crash earlier in the morning, but it became even more congested as the temporary shutdown at Terminal B caused additional traffic delays.

Follow @Donald_Wood