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“However, the Shaarei Teshuva in Siman 453 states outright YEISH NOHAGIN SHEKOL HAMATZA SHEHOICHEL B’PESACH TIHIYEH MEYCHITIM SHEHMURIM MISHAS KETZIRAH.
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The very SHA”T clearly says – during the rest of the days – is a chumrah and Prishas that according to many it does not even require Haterah if one wishes to eat non-shmurah.
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In any case, if one can not afford (or is tight budget) he can certainly no doubt give it to the kids.