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IP-2026-04471

Petition to Legally Require Cereal Boxes to Close Properly

The undersigned residents submit that the current condition of the cereal box tab constitutes a daily and avoidable failure.

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Filed by Joe Fernette
Filed on July 26, 2026
Jurisdiction: Midland County and adjacent territories
Category: Food Policy
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