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<Title>IMPORTANT Chicken Patties 8/20/2025</Title>
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    <div class="html-content">Hello Everyone!<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>In regards to the Breaded packaged Chicken Patties, a lot of them had an issue where the seams of the bag were not properly connected on the bottom and the patties could fall out.</div><div><br></div><div>Please be sure to be careful and inspect the bags before storing and eating. Any discolored, disformed, or unusual chicken patties should be discarded immediately.</div><div><br></div><div>We do apologize for any inconveniences. </div></div>
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<Summary>Hello Everyone!       In regards to the Breaded packaged Chicken Patties, a lot of them had an issue where the seams of the bag were not properly connected on the bottom and the patties could fall...</Summary>
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<Title>TODAY - Delayed Opening 8/15/2025</Title>
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<Summary>Hello Everyone!    The Retriever Essentials Team is currently undergoing a staff meeting, and we will be open at 12:30pm.         We apologize for any inconveniences. </Summary>
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<Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY! - Center for Well-being</Title>
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<Title>Admin Dr / RAC Circle CLOSURE due to construction</Title>
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<Title>Free Farmers Market TODAY! - Center for Well-being</Title>
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<Title>We're hiring! Three Undergraduate Student Pantry Staff Positions Available</Title>
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