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USDA Bans Unhealthy Foods for 14 Million SNAP Recipients

12/11/2025

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved waivers in 18 states under SNAP to ban purchases of unhealthy foods such as soda and candy.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins says the measures address chronic health issues and are part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative.
The restrictions will affect over 14 million SNAP participants, and future waivers could extend to 11 more states.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved waivers in 18 states under SNAP to ban purchases of unhealthy foods such as soda and candy.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins says the measures address chronic health issues and are part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative.
The restrictions will affect over 14 million SNAP participants, and future waivers could extend to 11 more states.