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Grocery stores expand limited list

Growing list of items in short supply

Grocery chains like Tops and Wegmans are putting purchase limits on certain products to avoid shortages
Some empty store shelves not unusual this year
Susan Rose

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Grocery stores are imposing another round of purchasing restrictions on popular items as Covid cases continue to increase.

Many shoppers are getting used to seeing limited quantities of some items, such as paper products, ever since the pandemic started in the Spring.


Lately, it seems we approaching another buying frenzy.

Tops Friendly Markets is telling it's customers that they are working diligently to get products on the shelves as quickly as possible. Manufacturers are trying to meet high demand right now for household products like paper, detergents, cleaners, and other essentials like bread, canned and frozen foods. Tops acknowledges at times, they may be temporarily out of something. Or may have to limit the number of items someone can purchase so that they can serve all customers.

Tops Markets list of limited items as of Nov 16, 2020

Buffalo area Wegmans stores also has information for customers about limited items. Wegmans has been sourcing additional suppliers, and working with their suppliers to build up our holiday and winter reserves.

Wegmans is placing purchase limits on certain items. All products are limit 1, unless otherwise noted.

*Paper towels
*Facial tissues
*Napkins (2)
*Household cleaners – includes bathroom cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, and window/glass cleaners (2)
*Disinfecting wipes
*Wegmans peanut butter (2)
*All disinfectant sprays
*Kitchen trash bags
*Freezer bags
*Food storage bags
*Disposable paper plates
*Bath tissue
*Items containing Famotidine (2)

Growing list of items in short supply