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U.S. Food Benefits Caught in Political Standoff
President Donald Trump stated federal food benefits would be withheld until Democrats agreed to reopen the government, a claim quickly contradicted by his press secretary, amidst a six-week government shutdown and court orders.
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Frozen Food Recalls in the US: Major Pizza and Salad Dressing Safety Alerts Shake Consumers in 2025
From metal fragments in organic pizza to plastic contamination in salad dressings, frozen food recalls have become a recurring concern for American consumers. This article examines the most significant recalls in recent years, the reasons behind them, and what these…
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EBT Benefits at Risk: SNAP, CalFresh Payments Threatened by Federal Shutdown
Millions of Americans face uncertainty as the federal government shutdown threatens to halt November SNAP and CalFresh EBT payments, raising urgent concerns over food access and state emergency measures.
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California DOJ Leads National Push for SNAP Benefit Answers Amid Government Shutdown
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 22 other state attorneys general, is demanding urgent clarification from the USDA as millions face uncertainty over November SNAP benefits due to an ongoing federal shutdown.
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How the U.S. Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for Millions
Millions of Americans face halted food assistance as the federal government shutdown jeopardizes November SNAP payments, with Texas residents particularly at risk.
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US Reports First Travel-Linked Screwworm Case in Decades
The US has confirmed its first human case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite in decades, raising concerns for agriculture and public health.