Five US States Restrict SNAP Benefits for Soda and Candy Purchases

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Retailers and advocates warn of technical chaos after five states implemented new restrictions on SNAP benefits for unhealthy foods starting Thursday.The initiative, spearheaded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brooke Rollins, prohibits 1.4 million Americans from using federal aid to purchase soda, energy drinks, and candy.Industry groups estimate these changes will cost grocers approximately 1.6 billion dollars initially while failing to address the underlying affordability of healthy food.
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