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Grocery work, supply chain

Mar. 25, 2020

A stuffed grocery cart at Ralphs in Culver City. March 18, 2020. Photo by Amy Ta.

Officials say America has plenty of food, but it’s tough to find staples on grocery store shelves. We talk to one cashier at a Ralphs supermarket, and look at problems in the supply chain.

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