Costco Is Suspending Food Samples Amid Coronavirus Concerns
If one of the highlights of your weekend is strolling around your local Costco store seeing how many free samples you can get your hands on, you might want to make some new plans. The warehouse club has decided to suspend food samples in light of current health concerns over
Posted — UpdatedAlthough Costco has not released an official statement regarding the decision, numerous sources have reported that stores are halting sample distribution immediately.
Last week, a Reddit user whose mother-in-law hands out samples at Costco in Santa Maria, California, stated that samples have been suspended for the foreseeable future.
Consumers Are Taking Note
Word about the lack of samples has spread quickly and the internet is not happy — though it’s really all just a bit of dark humor in the face of a serious public health concern.
“First no paper paper (sic) goods and antibacterial wipes..now no free samples,” tweeted @michaeladam13. “There is officially no reason to go to Costco now.”
Several shoppers mentioned worries about lunches and date nights, such as Twitter user @sixfootcandy. “Costco samples have been suspended until further notice,” she tweeted. “Where am I supposed to get free lunch now?”
Have your shopping habits changed in light of COVID-19 concerns?
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