Keke Palmer Calls Out 'Breast Milk Discrimination' Incident She Experienced At Houston Airport

Keke Palmer recently shared her experience of "breast milk discrimination" at an airport in Houston.

The singer and actress expressed her frustration and disappointment on Twitter, where her followers showed support, recounting similar incidents and expressing their outrage. 

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Keke Palmer recently took to social media to share an unfortunate incident she encountered at an airport in Houston, which she described as "breast milk discrimination." The actress, who became a mother in February after welcoming her son Leodis, revealed her disappointment and stated that the experience "ruined [her] mood."

Palmer, 29, expressed her frustration by tweeting, "I should've popped my tit out right then because the discretion and comfort of pumping is thwarted with threats to throw out over 16oz [of] my babies [sic] food?!?!! She added, "Why is that not a crime?? I'M A MOTHER for crying out loud."

According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), breast milk "in quantities exceeding 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters is permitted in carry-on baggage," but anything above that limit must undergo separate screening. 

Palmer's followers showed solidarity with her situation, sharing their own similar experiences and frustrations. One Twitter user wrote, "I've had this issue in so many airports. TSA really needs to get it together." 

Another person chimed in, "It is a crime. They can't throw out food related to babies. During the formula crisis, I was visiting a friend in VA and found a box of premade formula my cousin needed for her daughter. I was able to bring it through TSA with no issue. Houston airport is breaking the law."

Other people shared their unsettling encounters at airports with one person saying, "I used to work for a major airline, and I'm a mom of 3, it's VERY ILLEGAL for them to handle or throw out breastmilk (including ice packs to keep it preserved). Baby food and formula may exceed standard ounce restrictions. TSA and the airlines know better."

"JFK airport cut the wires in my pump when it went thru baggage check several years ago. Left a sticker on the suitcase indicating that my bag was searched by hand. Do they have any idea how much pumps cost?" a fan added. 

In December 2022, Palmer stunned fans with news of her pregnancy news, by revealing her baby bump while hosting "Saturday Night Live." Two months later, in February 2023, the talented actress gave birth to her and her boyfriend, Darius Jackson's bundle of joy.

In the following month, Palmer gave her Instagram followers an honest update on her journey as a mother. She shared how becoming a mom has profoundly changed her and that she would "never be the same again."

Overflowing with joy, the "True Jackson, VP" alum gushed, "I have juggled quite a few careers but this is my greatest gig of all. … If you thought I was a bad mama jamma before, you can't imagine the greater purpose my son has given my life!"

During an interview with People magazine for their Pretty in Pink portfolio featured in the Beautiful Issue, Palmer shared her empowering advice for new mothers facing the societal pressure to quickly "bounce back" in terms of their weight.

Palmer emphasized the importance of individual choices and self-care, saying, "There's always this thing of, 'How'd they do it?' And I think for me, the main thing I would say to any new mom is do what you can when you can, whatever it is that makes you feel good."

She continued, "If it's important to you, then hell yeah put in the work miss girl. Get you whatever diet you want to do or whatever workout regimen that works for you. And if that's not what you're worried about, then don't worry about it." She concluded that the most important thing is that each individual does what they deem necessary to "feel good."