Rice Rationing… in America? #
April 23rd, 2008 | In Worth Knowing
The world food crisis hits home. At least at Sam’s Club.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said its Sam’s Club wholesale club chain is limiting the sale of some rice to four bags per member visit because of what it described as “supply and demand trends.”
Jasmine, basmati and long-grain white rices will be subject to those purchase restrictions, as long as they are allowed by law, in the 594 clubs across the U.S., said Sam’s Club spokeswoman Kristy Reed. New Mexico and Idaho are the only two states that forbid such practice, she said.
And just to scare you a bit more, a note from Marc Ambinder:
“Wal-Mart said at this point, it’s not limiting purchases of flour or oil.”
At this point.