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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index
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According to ABC News’s source item, Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze, Prices for tomatoes are up 40% over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index
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- Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeezeABC News - 2026-05-29T12:34:10+00:00
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