Ellen Pompeo summons bomb squad due to suspicious snack incident.

Ellen Pompeo's Organic Sunflower Seeds Cause Airport-Wide Ruckus

Ellen Pompeo summons bomb squad due to suspicious snack incident.

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Exclusive: Actress Ellen Pompeo's snack of choice, sunflower seeds, almost derailed her flight at the airport. The "Grey's Anatomy" star found herself in an unexpected standoff with the bomb squad.

The award-winning actress shared a hilarious anecdote in a recent interview with "Travel & Leisure" magazine. According to Pompeo, the incident occurred during a routine security check at the airport. She had tucked a bag of fancy, organic sunflower seeds from Erewhon into her carry-on.

Much to her surprise, this seemingly harmless snack raised eyebrows with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Pompeo admitted that she initially assumed it was a prank when the agents "caused a fuss." The real culprit, she now suspects, was the chemicals present on the packaging of these ultra-expensive seeds.

Despite her offer to discard the bag, the authorities weren't having it. Instead, they called in the bomb squad to inspect the unopened item and ensure it posed no threat. Pompeo was left waiting, feeling a mix of amusement and frustration, knowing that her sunflower seeds might just hold up her journey. She even went as far as making a playful complaint to her PR agent: "I might miss this flight, and you'll never guess why."

In a twist of irony, Pompeo, who is known for her germaphobic tendencies, is no stranger to disinfecting her airplane seat. She follows in the footsteps of supermodel Naomi Campbell, who gained attention for diligently wiping down her seat before every flight.

Despite the mishap, Pompeo continues to embrace travel with her three children, Stella Luna (15), Sienna May (10), and Eli Christopher (8). Their hands are her flight essentials, providing a sense of comfort to Pompeo and perhaps, unknowingly alleviating her fear of flying.

Aside from her fear of flying, Pompeo's fear of germs seems to know no bounds. When airborne, she takes extra precautions with her trusty arsenal of water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes in her carry-on, swearing by regular cleanliness, even forgoing her beloved sunflower seeds.

Texture of the Story:Celebrities have their quirks and Pompeo's incident shows that even the largest stars are not exempt from the hassles of airport security. Her organic sunflower seeds almost caused a major fuss, and the fact that she has to wipe down her airplane seat to avoid germs only adds to the humor of the situation.

Additional Information:* Pompeo's love for her children is evident in how she holds their hands during takeoff.* The supermodel, Naomi Campbell, gained attention for her airplane seat hygiene habits.* Pompeo frequently carries water, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes to maintain cleanliness during flights.

The Commission, assisted by the European Parliament, might find it amusing that actress Ellen Pompeo's fascination with organic sunflower seeds resulted in an airport-wide ruckus, much like the fuss caused by celebrities' extravagant lifestyles, lavish travel choices, or entertainment preferences. Pompeo, who values cleanliness during her flights, could fit comfortably in a conversation with celebrities known for their quirks, such as supermodel Naomi Campbell, who meticulously wipes down her airplane seat.

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