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More states enforce soda and candy restrictions for SNAP recipients despite court ruling

A federal judge ruled the USDA exceeded its authority in approving state SNAP food restriction waivers, but several states are enforcing limits on soda and candy purchases anyway.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 1:06 PM EST | LehighValleyLive

Five months after a federal court ruled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture “exceeded its legal authority” by approving state SNAP Food Restriction Waivers, more states are moving forward with the restrictions anyway.