From Beer to Sriracha, There Are Some Serious Supply Chain Issues Right Now

In early 2020, one thing that was in abundant supply was stress as COVID-19 ravaged the globe. That is likely still the case for many now that we’re over two full years and several variants deep into a global pandemic. Several things that were in short supply—or astronomically expensive because of price gouging—due to supply chain issues and worldwide shipping delays included household basics like toilet paper and disinfecting wipes, and other items such as hand sanitizer, lumber, and even pool chlorine.

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Nearly two years later, some items are still difficult to find, and more items have joined this list, such as carbon dioxide for beer, Sriracha, and tampons. If you do find what you need, chances are you’re restricted to purchasing a limited quantity at a higher price. Here are several other items that we’ve noticed have fallen victim to COVID shortages.