I just left Wal-Mart no limits on meat purchases and the ground chuck I bought (10 pounds) was the same price ($3.78 lb) that it was two weeks ago when I bought the same thing. I didn't see any limits on anything in the store.
There were blank spots on the store shelves though.
...the same price ($3.78 lb) that it was two weeks ago when I bought the same thing. I didn’t see any limits on anything in the store.
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I observed the same a week ago, locally.
The headline is aimed at producing panic>>>hoarding>>>actual shortages.
Not only is it possible to keep freezers full by replacing items one or two at a time, which is also more efficient for power consumption, this is a good time to utilize all those meat-stretching recipes that feed the most with the least. We all have them and, if not, the web is full of of similar recipes. They are tasty, healthy and usually don’t take a lot of prep time.
This will correct itself in time, but only if we do not all run out and buy 50# every week.
Meanwhile, anyone who can buy at a small local butcher with lockers for rent, can ease the strain on the centralized supply chain.