Coles announces new restrictions on everyday items including milk

Supermarket giants are introducing even harsher restrictions on the number of grocery items customers can purchase as they struggle to cope with a surge in demand due to coronavirus panic-buying. Scroll down for full list of items Supermarket giant Coles has added more essential items to its restricted purchasing list in an attempt to reduce panic buying and make sure everyone has access to products Coles announced further restrictions on eggs, chilled pasta, frozen vegetables and frozen desserts on Monday One-pack limits are still in place for toilet paper, baby wipes, antibacterial wipes, paper towels, napkins and rice. Meanwhile, Coles added chilled white milk, including plant-based non-dairy & goats milk, sugar, UHT long-life milk, canned tomatoes, and liquid soap to its list of restricted items on Wednesday. Coles were forced to introduce a limit on mince purchases after shelves were stripped bare at the weekend Coles has pleaded with customers to show respect and compassion when shopping for essentials and to support staff who are working hard to keep products on shelves Supermarket giants Coles, Woolworths IGA and Aldi issued a joint statement on Wednesday asking shoppers to be 'considerate' while they shop as they work to accommodate customers during the crisis. SUPERMARKET BUYING LIMITS COLES Two items per person Eggs Chilled pasta Frozen vegetables Frozen dessert Mince includes Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken & Turkey Flour Dried rice Paper towels/tissues Hand sanitisers Chilled milk Sugar UHT long-life milk Canned tomatoes Liquid soap WOOLWORTHS One-pack limit per customer, per shop Toilet paper Baby wipes Antibacterial wipes Paper towel Serviettes Rice No-limits Fresh Fruit & Veg Meat Deli Bakery Seafood Fresh Milk Canned Fish Drinks Baby Food Yoghurts Easter confectionery & merchandise Wet Dog Food Wet Cat Food Two-pack limit per customer, per shop Every other category