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Shredded packaging of Indian vegetables, with tons getting eaten (2,7)

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in tatters

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(Other definitions for in tatters that I've seen before include "Destroyed, torn" , "Ragged" , "Treat isn't (anag) - ruined" , "Torn to pieces" , "Urgently needing sewer" .)

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