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H-E-B posted signs in stores warning that the chain had implemented temporary purchase limits on certain items. Now, the company has stiffened those limits.
H-E-B posted signs in stores warning that the chain had implemented temporary purchase limits on certain items. Now, the company has stiffened those limits.
Photo: Lauren Chervinskis
H-E-B posted signs in stores warning that the chain had implemented temporary purchase limits on certain items. Now, the company has stiffened those limits.
H-E-B posted signs in stores warning that the chain had implemented temporary purchase limits on certain items. Now, the company has stiffened those limits.
Photo: Lauren Chervinskis
Grocery stores across the country are dealing with bare shelves as shoppers stock up on supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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H-E-B posted signs in stores warning that the chain had implemented temporary purchase limits on certain items.
Now, the company has stiffened those limits.
“We understand our customers want to prepare by stocking up on the essentials,” the company said in a statement. “Texans must continue to prepare, but panic does not promote progress.”
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H-E-B noted that it is in a good position long term with in-stock supplies.
“To help protect the supply chain in Texas, we’ve implemented temporary purchase limits on certain items,” the company said.
The stores also announced that they will not accept returns on items like toilet paper and frozen food.
Here are the purchase limits:
The following limits do not apply to Central Market stores. Click here for Central Market product limits.
Food items
Chicken – 2 items
Ground Beef – 2 items
Ground turkey – 2 items
Hot dogs – 8 items
Water multipacks – 2 items
Water gallons – 2 items
Baby formula – 2 items
Eggs – 2 items
Frozen vegetables – 4 items
Frozen potatoes – 4 items
Frozen breakfast – 4 items
Frozen pizza – 4 items
Boxed dinners – 8 items
Pasta – 4 items
Pasta Sauce: 4 items
Rice – 4 items
Canned Soup – 8 items
Canned Vegetables – 8 items
Canned Beans – 8 items
Canned seafood – 8 items
Canned meat – 8 items
Dried Beans – 4 items
Nut butters – 4 items
Oatmeal – 4 items
Cereal – 4 items
Bread – 4 items
Milk – 2 items
Powdered Milk – 2 items
Non-food items
Acetaminophen – 2 items total (includes baby, trial and travel sizes, OTC)
Baby diapers – 2 items
Baby wipes – 2 items
Sanitary tampons, pads and liners – 2 items
Bath tissue multipack – 1 items
Bath tissue single roll – 2 items
Paper towels: 4 items
Disinfecting & antibacterial sprays – 4 items
Disinfecting & antibacterial wipes – 4 items
Trial and travel size disinfecting & antibacterial sprays/wipes – 2 items
Liquid bleach – 2 items
Hand sanitizer – 2 items
Hand soap – 2 items
Hydrogen peroxide – 2 items
Rubbing (Isopropyl) Alcohol/swabs – 2 items
Latex gloves – 2 items
Masks – 2 items
Items that H-E-B will not accept returns on
Paper Towels
Bath Tissue
Thermometers
Analgesics
Disinfecting Sprays
Disinfecting Wipes
Frozen Food
Liquid/Bar Soap
Hand Sanitizer
Cold/Allergy/Sinus Medications
Vitamins/Supplements
Laundry detergent
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