Ellen Pompeo Detained by TSA, Bomb Squad for Sunflower Seeds Delay

Ellen Pompeo, star of Grey's Anatomy, was detained for nearly an hour by the TSA and a bomb squad at an airport after a bag of organic sunflower seeds from Erewhon triggered a security alert. The TSA suspected a chemical on the packaging, causing a thorough inspection that nearly made Pompeo miss her flight. She described the incident as surprising and somewhat absurd, noting the seeds were her protein snack for the plane. Pompeo also shared that she is a nervous flyer, often trying to stay quiet to avoid fan attention, and maintains a health-focused lifestyle that sometimes draws public scrutiny. Despite the airport ordeal, Pompeo expressed her love for traveling and her efforts to maintain wellness routines on the road. Additionally, she has criticized streaming platforms for unfair residual payment practices affecting actors like herself.