Supermarket giant Coles says it "may be required to introduce some additional limits on certain items in each store depending on demand and product availability".
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It comes as Wimmera residents continue to stock up on essential items in response to the spread of the coronavirus strain known as COVID-19.
In a statement to the Mail-Times on Sunday, a spokeswoman said it had made changes to ensure everyone had access to staple foods.
"To continue to allow everyone the opportunity to purchase staple items, the following purchase limits are currently in place at all Coles stores, online and at Coles Express sites," it said.
"One pack per person:
- Toilet paper
Two items per person:
- Pasta
- Flour
- Dry rice
- Paper towels
- Paper tissues
- Hand sanitisers
- Mince"
A spokeswoman for ALDI supermarkets said it had also imposed a limit of one toilet paper pack per customers nationwide.
The Mail-Times has contacted Horsham Woolworths for comment.
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Alexander Darling
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
