Woolworths suddenly enforces purchase limit on popular product

Woolworths suddenly enforces purchase limit on popular product

• Woolworths brings in purchase limit
• Supermarket giant called for calm

Woolworths has announced it will be placing a limit on how many eggs customers can buy at the checkout.

The supermarket giant has brought in a two-pack per person limit on the popular staple.

Woolworths said the decision was made due to a 'delay' in stock.

The limits will be applied in in stores across NSW and Victoria.

Woolworths will also enforce a limit on purchases in the ACT after avian flu was detected at an egg farm.

'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 spokesman said.

'Their supply is expected to recover over the next week as they ramp up operations at their other sites.'

The announcement comes after Coles announced it would be limiting customers due to supply chain issues caused by an outbreak of bird flu.

The limitations have been placed at all stores with the exception of Western Australia.

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