Exclusive: Ellen Pompeo on the Snack That Got Her Flagged by TSA-'I Almost Missed the Flight'
Pompeo humorously shared her experience of being stopped by TSA for carrying organic sunflower seeds, which set off alarms due to a chemical on the packaging.
How To Shell Sunflower Seeds, For The Uninitiated - Tasting Table
To efficiently shell sunflower seeds designed for snacking, simply use your mouth, applying just enough pressure to crack the shells without crushing the seed.