Shoppers across Coles Supermarkets have been limited to buying two cartons of eggs 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. Signs placed in-stores say: Due to a shortage of supple of eggs, we have introduced a temporary limit of two items per customer/ transaction.
” “This will help maintain availability and support as many customers as possible. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. “Thank you for your patience, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
” A similar message is on display for online customers. “We are working closely with all of our suppliers to ensure eggs remain available for our customers and we are providing support to the industry in responding to the avian vlu cases in Victoria,” a Coles spokesperson said. Currently, no purchasing limits are in place at Woolworths or Aldi.
As of June 7, the highly infectious H7N3 strain, and H7N9 strain of avian flu has been detected at five poultry farms across Victoria, including four properties in Meredith, and one farm near Terang. It’s feared up to 600,000 chickens may need to be culled, putting a huge strain on supply chains. Sites where cases have been detected have been locked down, with movement restrictions placed around the farms.
Agriculture Victoria states the most recent detection was not unexpected, and said the authority was taking all pr.
