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Publix Places Purchase Limits on Select Items Due to Ongoing Shortages

Publix said demand for specific holiday items has also contributed to widespread shortages

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Supermarket giant Publix's slogan is "Where shopping is a pleasure" - but that may not be the case for some customers looking to purchase specific products during the holidays.

The company based in Florida told NBC 6 Responds it is limiting customers to purchase two of select items at stores due to ongoing shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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"The limits are for all stores in our seven-state operating area," a representative for Publix told the station. "There is not a set time determined for these limits, and the list can change to include more items or remove items."

Items on the list for limited purchase include:

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  • Canned cranberry sauce
  • Jarred gravy
  • Canned pie filling
  • Canola and vegetable oil
  • Cream cheese
  • Bacon
  • Rolled breakfast sausage
  • Paper napkins
  • Disposable plates, cups, and cutlery
  • Bath tissue
  • Refrigerated snacks
  • Sports drinks
  • Aseptic type juices
  • Canned cat food
  • Refrigerated pet food

Publix said demand for specific holiday items has also contributed to widespread shortages.

As far as other grocery chains, a Walmart spokesperson told NBC 6 Responds they "do not have any purchase limits on these items nationally and do not anticipate shortages."

But at Winn-Dixie grocery stores, there is a limit on turkeys. A spokesperson said this is to "help ensure all families have an opportunity to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal."

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