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Weekly Grocery Recall Roundup: Soups, nuts, spices, and snacks pulled from shelves

By Johnita Anthony,
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Multiple new recalls this week involve undeclared allergens, potential contamination, and safety concerns affecting a range of grocery items. Shoppers who purchased the products below should check labels carefully and follow the recall guidance provided by manufacturers and regulatory agencies. New recalls issued this week Monster Cookies (Lunds & Byerlys) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Undeclared peanut, egg, and soy allergens. Product information can be cross-referenced with the store’s listing: https://www.lundsandbyerlys.com/product/l%26b-signature-monster-cookies-id-00018169481066 Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup (H-E-B) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Possible undeclared milk allergens. As reported by the Houston Chronicle : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/soup-sold-h-e-b-recalled-customer-reports-21235415.php Grandma Belle's Tomato Basil Soup Recall date: December 9 Reason: Undec...

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When SNAP benefits will be deposited by state

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By Johnita Anthony,


MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – With the federal government shutdown officially ended, households across the country are waiting to learn when their November SNAP benefits will arrive. Even with updated federal guidance in place, states are rolling out payments unevenly. Some states restored full funding immediately; others are still processing updates or issuing only partial benefits.

To help caregivers, shoppers, grocers, and community leaders navigate the changing landscape, Youdle has compiled a clear, simplified overview as of November 14, 2025.

Food access depends on information. This is where every state stands right now.

National Overview

The USDA has instructed all states to issue full November SNAP benefits, but operational realities vary.
Across the country, Youdle’s analysis shows five categories:

  • Full Benefits Issued

  • Partial Benefits Issued (50–65%)

  • Pending / Not Updated

  • Suspended

  • State-Funded Support

This affects when households can buy groceries, how grocers plan inventory, and how community agencies respond to need.

States Issuing Full SNAP Benefits

These states have confirmed full November distributions or are currently completing them:

Alabama – Full benefits issued
https://dhr.alabama.gov/news

Arizona – Full benefits issued
https://des.az.gov

Arkansas – Full benefits issued
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov

California – Full benefits issued
https://www.gov.ca.gov

Colorado – Full benefits issued; $10M state emergency support added
https://www.colorado.gov/governor

Connecticut – Full benefits issued
https://portal.ct.gov/DSS

Delaware – Full benefits (federal) start 11/18; state relief began 11/7
https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss

District of Columbia – Full benefits issued using local funds
https://dhs.dc.gov

Idaho – Full benefits issued
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Illinois – Full benefits within 48 hours
https://www.dhs.state.il.us

Indiana – Benefits releasing beginning 11/20
https://www.in.gov/fssa

Iowa – Full benefits issued
https://dhs.iowa.gov

Kansas – Full benefits by 11/14
https://www.dcf.ks.gov

Kentucky – Full benefits issued; $5M for food support
https://kentucky.gov

Louisiana – Full benefits beginning 11/14
https://ldh.la.gov/news/SNAPupdate-nov7

Maryland – Full benefits issued
https://dhs.maryland.gov

Massachusetts – Full benefits issued
https://www.mass.gov

Michigan – Full benefits issued following court order
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

Minnesota – Full issuance within 48 hours
https://mn.gov/dcyf

North Carolina – Full benefits issued
https://www.ncdhhs.gov

Oregon – Full benefits available 11/7
https://www.oregon.gov/dhs

Pennsylvania – Full benefits being issued
https://www.pa.gov

Puerto Rico – Full benefits released
https://www.pr.gov

Rhode Island – Full benefits; additional state TANF and food bank funding
https://dhs.ri.gov

South Carolina – Full benefits available 11/14
https://dss.sc.gov

Texas – Full benefits loading
https://www.hhs.texas.gov

Virginia – Full benefits issued with emergency funds
https://www.dss.virginia.gov

Washington – Full benefits by 11/15
https://www.dshs.wa.gov

Wisconsin – Full federal benefits issued
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov

States Issuing Partial Benefits (50–65%)

Georgia – 65% released; remainder pending
https://dhs.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-11-09/partial-snap-benefits-be-issued-eligible-georgians

Guam – 50% now; 50% mid-month with local support
https://dphss.guam.gov

Hawaii – Minimum $250 emergency assistance
https://governor.hawaii.gov

Maine – 65% issued; remainder pending
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs

Mississippi – 65% issued starting 11/10
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov

Missouri – Partial benefits issued 11/9
https://dss.mo.gov

Nebraska – 50% issued; delays possible
https://dhhs.ne.gov

New Hampshire – Partial benefits issued 11/9
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov

New York – Partial benefits; $100M in emergency state support
https://www.governor.ny.gov

North Dakota – Partial benefits since 11/7
https://www.hhs.nd.gov

Ohio – Partial benefits mid-month
https://jfs.ohio.gov

South Dakota – State-funded first 15 days
https://dss.sd.gov

Tennessee – 65% issuance expected by 11/13
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices

Vermont – State-funded partial benefits 11/7
https://dcf.vermont.gov

Virgin Islands – State-funded checks released 10/31
https://vidhs.com

West Virginia – Partial benefits; food bank support authorized
https://dhhr.wv.gov

Wyoming – Partial benefits; full issuance pending
https://health.wyo.gov

States With No Updated Guidance (as of Nov. 14, 2025)

These states have not yet updated their public SNAP pages following the shutdown:

  • Alaska

  • Florida

  • Nevada

  • Utah

(See links in the CSV section of the tracker.)

State With Suspended Benefits

Oklahoma – Benefits remain suspended pending federal instruction
https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs

What This Means for Families, Grocers & Local Leaders

Households

  • Check your EBT balance frequently — partial issuances may be supplemented.

  • If your state hasn’t updated guidance, visit your state site directly for the most accurate info.

Grocers

Independent grocers may see:

  • Usage spikes as payments release unevenly

  • Fluctuating demand

  • Pressure on inventory forecasting

Tracking real-time activity on platforms like Youdle helps local stores prepare responsibly.

Local Governments & Community Leaders

Many states stepped up with state-funded relief, signaling how essential SNAP stability is for public safety, nutrition, and community resilience.

Why Youdle Tracks This

Youdle exists to make food access clearer.
For caregivers.
For shoppers.
For grocers.
For everyone who feels the ripple effects when systems stall.

To see what other shoppers are talking about, check out the Youdle community page!

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