VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-01
“The number of samples was based on standard methods used to evaluate whether nutrient levels have changed meaningfully since earlier analyses,”
USDA spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01
A USDA spokesperson addressed concerns about the limited sample size in the study.
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