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TSA Flags Ranch Dressing Size; UPS Offers Shipping Discount

6/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Transportation Security Administration warned on Instagram that ranch dressing bottles exceed the 3.4-ounce carry-on limit.
UPS offered a 20% coupon for shipping ranch dressing and advised checking international rules.
Hidden Valley Ranch reported $5 billion in annual sales and said World Cup interest adds a modest bump.
The company posted a job listing that attracted 6,000 applicants and its marketing vice president advised travelers to fill suitcases with seasoning packets.

History

Historical Context

After the foiled 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration instituted the 3-1-1 rule on 26 September 2006, limiting carry-on liquids to 100 mL (3.4 oz) in a single quart-size bag. The same restriction was quickly adopted by the European Union on 10 October 2006 and by UK airports, creating a worldwide standard that still governs passenger screening today.

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Story summary

The Transportation Security Administration warned on Instagram that ranch dressing bottles exceed the 3.4-ounce carry-on limit.
UPS offered a 20% coupon for shipping ranch dressing and advised checking international rules.
Hidden Valley Ranch reported $5 billion in annual sales and said World Cup interest adds a modest bump.
The company posted a job listing that attracted 6,000 applicants and its marketing vice president advised travelers to fill suitcases with seasoning packets.

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