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Brookshire's grocery stores limiting purchase of some high-demand items

Beginning late last week, some shoppers noticed that some items, including bleach and disinfectant wipes, were either in short supply or not available.
Credit: Brookshire's Grocery

TYLER, Texas — Brookshire Grocery Co. is limiting the purchase of some items that are in high demand as a result of the spread of the coronavirus. 

Shoppers are being limited to buying only quantities of the of certain items, including disinfecting products, cold and flu medications and some essential household goods, said Morgan Countryman, a communications specialist with the grocery chain that has stores throughout the region. 

Beginning late last week, some shoppers noticed that some items, including bleach and disinfectant wipes, were either in short supply or not available at some stores.

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You can read more about this story from our news partners at the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

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