The risk of meat shortage is causing the bulk grocer to limit meat sales
Costo announced this week that it would be limiting shoppers to three total items of fresh beef, pork and poultry products per visit, to “help ensure more members are able to purchase merchandise they want and need.” CNN reports that Kroger will also be limiting meat purchases, as meatpacking workers across the country are increasingly affected by COVID-19, and plant closures lead to decreases in processing