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Supermarket chain Trader Joe’s has joined other grocers across the US in limiting egg purchases for customers, citing supply issues stemming from the bird flu outbreak.
The Monrovia, California-based retailer confirmed it is limiting purchases to one carton per customer per day, with the restriction now in effect at all of its locations nationwide.
“We hope these limits will help ensure that all of our customers who need eggs will be able to go to Trader Joe’s and purchase eggs,” the company said in a statement sent to The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Photos of in-store notices about egg purchase limits at retailers across the country have been circulating online in recent weeks. In addition to Trader Joe’s, consumers and several local media outlets have also reported varying limits seen at stores costco, wholesome foodkroger and Aldi place.
However, when each limit took effect is unclear. And not all are being implemented at the national level. For example, a spokesperson for Kroger confirmed that the supermarket giant does not currently have “enterprise-wide limits” — but said that some regional divisions and store banners are asking customers to limit egg purchases to two dozen per visit.
wal-mart Says it also hasn’t imposed national limits – expect bulk purchases of 60-count cartons, which have been limited to two per purchase, in Bentonville, arkansas-based retail giant confirmed on Tuesday.
“Although supply is very short, we are working with suppliers to help meet customer demand, while attempting to keep prices as low as possible.” wal-mart said in an emailed statement.
AP also reached costco, wholesome food And Aldi on Tuesday for more details. Costco previously confirmed cnn The chain was limiting its customers to three packages of eggs, which are typically sold in two-dozen or four-dozen cartons.
Avian flu is forcing farmers to kill millions of chickens a month, causing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost by the summer of 2023.
The average price per dozen nationwide reached $4.15 in December – and with no relief in sight, the Department of Agriculture estimates prices will rise another 20% this year. Retailers in particular may feel additional pressure with Easter demand fast approaching.
Beyond the confines of grocery stores, American consumers are also facing more expensive eggs at some restaurants. last week, waffle HouseFor example, he said he would add a 50 percent surcharge per egg to all of his menus.