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Five States Implement SNAP Bans on Soda and Candy to Promote Health

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Source: AL.com
Five States Implement SNAP Bans on Soda and Candy to Promote Health
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Starting January 1, five states (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia) will implement new restrictions on certain foods, like soda and candy, that can be purchased with SNAP benefits, aiming to improve public health but facing industry and logistical challenges.

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  1. SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in 5 states Jan. 1  AL.com
  2. Snap bans on candy, soda to start in five US states, limiting food-aid purchases  BBC
  3. SNAP food restrictions go live in five states Thursday  upi.com
  4. 'Confusing' new food restrictions come to Iowa's SNAP program in 2026  The Des Moines Register
  5. These five states ban SNAP purchases of soda and candy as part of health initiative  KATU

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