Beef mince is latest item to be restricted to two packs at a time, Coles made this announcement moments after the Prime Minister announced everyone who lands in Australia must self isolate for 14 days.
As the situation around Coronavirus continues to develop, we want to ensure you have the most up to date information on product availability,”
“The purchase of mince, pasta, flour, dry rice, paper towels, paper tissues and hand sanitisers is limited to 2 items per customer. Toilet paper remains limited to 1 pack per customer. There may also be additional limits on certain items in each store, please visit your local Coles for more information.”
Crazy times we now live in, be prepared as more items likely to be added to the restricted list over the coming weeks and months we are now in uncharted territory.
Australia has not seen such restrictions on food since 1942 during World War II when food ration coupons were introduced were applied to clothing, tea, sugar, butter and meat.