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State Department says expired or spoiled food will not be distributed; broader stock-management questions remain
Summary
The spokesperson said food purchased for emergencies that is spoiled will be destroyed and that emergency stockpiles are intended to remain in place for rapid response; decisions to destroy or redistribute unspoiled food depend on multiple operational factors including host-country consent.
The State Department responded to questions about U.S.-purchased food stocks that are stored overseas and reports that some purchased food could be destroyed rather than redistributed. The spokesperson said food that is spoiled will not be distributed and will be destroyed; unspoiled emergency stock is intended to remain in place for rapid response to future crises.
At the briefing the…
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