Woolworths urges shoppers to stay calm amid eggs-asperating store policy
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In the wake of a recent bird flu outbreak, retailers have implemented several measures to ensure fair supply for shoppers.
One of Australia's leading supermarket chains called for a sense of calm among shoppers as it introduced 'precautionary' purchase limits.
Woolworths recently implemented new measures for purchasing eggs.
The new policy, set to take effect on Thursday, 4 July, would restrict customers to buying a maximum of two packs per person.
The rule was a direct response to the egg industry's ongoing challenges due to the avian influenza virus.
This purchase limit wanted to ensure a steady supply of eggs for all customers.
'Along with other retailers, we're expecting a short-term delay in stock from one of our egg suppliers in NSW, ACT and Victoria due to the temporary closure of one of their packing sheds,' a Woolworths spokesperson said in a statement.
'Their supply is expected to recover over the next week as they ramp up operations at their other sites.'
The spokesperson also emphasised that the majority of customers typically purchase one carton of eggs at a time and suggested that there should be no significant change in shopping habits any time soon.
'We encourage shoppers to be mindful of others and continue to only buy what they normally would,' the spokesperson ended.
The call for calm comes at a time when consumers might be tempted to stockpile essentials—reminiscent of COVID-19's early days when supermarket shelves were stripped bare of essential items.
In a previous article, Coles introduced a similar policy—they placed a temporary two-carton limit on egg purchases.
Suppliers also indicated that the current situation was the worst they have experienced in more than 20 years, with the possibility of egg prices tripling soon.
However, Coles' egg purchase limit policy affects all states except Western Australia.
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds.
The virus could be transmitted through contaminated droppings, respiratory secretions, and other materials.
While it primarily affects bird populations, human transmissions are also possible.
Australia reported its first human infection with the virus earlier this year, which allegedly originated from India.
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One of Australia's leading supermarket chains called for a sense of calm among shoppers as it introduced 'precautionary' purchase limits.
Woolworths recently implemented new measures for purchasing eggs.
The new policy, set to take effect on Thursday, 4 July, would restrict customers to buying a maximum of two packs per person.
The rule was a direct response to the egg industry's ongoing challenges due to the avian influenza virus.
Eggs are a staple in any home, as it can be prepared in many ways. Image Credit: Pexels/Cottonbro Studio
This purchase limit wanted to ensure a steady supply of eggs for all customers.
'Along with other retailers, we're expecting a short-term delay in stock from one of our egg suppliers in NSW, ACT and Victoria due to the temporary closure of one of their packing sheds,' a Woolworths spokesperson said in a statement.
'Their supply is expected to recover over the next week as they ramp up operations at their other sites.'
The spokesperson also emphasised that the majority of customers typically purchase one carton of eggs at a time and suggested that there should be no significant change in shopping habits any time soon.
'We encourage shoppers to be mindful of others and continue to only buy what they normally would,' the spokesperson ended.
The call for calm comes at a time when consumers might be tempted to stockpile essentials—reminiscent of COVID-19's early days when supermarket shelves were stripped bare of essential items.
In a previous article, Coles introduced a similar policy—they placed a temporary two-carton limit on egg purchases.
Suppliers also indicated that the current situation was the worst they have experienced in more than 20 years, with the possibility of egg prices tripling soon.
However, Coles' egg purchase limit policy affects all states except Western Australia.
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds.
The virus could be transmitted through contaminated droppings, respiratory secretions, and other materials.
While it primarily affects bird populations, human transmissions are also possible.
Australia reported its first human infection with the virus earlier this year, which allegedly originated from India.
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