The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a stern advisory to World Cup visitors from abroad: refrain from including ranch dressing in your carry-on bags.
With the influx of millions of international fans for the World Cup in the United States, many are sampling classic American flavors and, it seems, are eager to bring them back to their home countries.
One European fan took to X to exclaim, “Why did no one tell me ranch sauce is like crack? EUROPE WE NEED RANCH ASAP.”
This newfound passion for ranch dressing has certainly caught the attention of U.S. authorities.
On June 16, the TSA used Instagram to subtly address the situation, referencing the trend of travelers attempting to carry bottles of ranch dressing through airport checkpoints.
“If you’re visiting for a very large sporting event & you happen to discover RANCH while you’re here … please pack it in your CHECKED BAG on the way home,” the post read.
The post added, “Days since the last airport ranch incident: 0.”
On X, the TSA issued a similar warning and shared a photo of assorted oversized liquids — including a bottle of ranch dressing — next to a sign reminding travelers of the agency’s 3.4-ounce liquid rule.
Many Americans got a kick out of the TSA’s ranch warning.
“We should tell them about Chick-fil-A sauce that you can buy in large bottles, too!” one person said.
“Powdered ranch, guys! Powdered ranch,” another Instagram user said.
A third person said, “This is the most American thing I’ve read today! God Bless America.”
Others were stunned that the ranch dressing wasn’t available abroad.
“Ranch in Europe is rare?! Poor Europeans,” one person said.
“Who’s going to start the ranch pipeline to Europe? Instant business opportunity.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the TSA for comment.
The ranch craze is just one example of how international visitors have embraced American culture during the World Cup.
Earlier this week, Norwegian soccer fans went viral for performing synchronized “Viking rows” on Boston escalators.
Also in Boston, Scottish World Cup supporters impressed locals after reportedly drinking several bars dry.