Costco is pulling free samples over COVID-19
It was not immediately known if Costco has pulled samples from all stores in the U.S. or only in select areas or when the suspension would end.
Costco stores in California, Washington state and Florida said they did not know when Costco would begin offering free food samples again.Gouge much?: Purell for $149, face masks for $20: Coronavirus price hikes are making everyone mad Consumers mourned the smorgasbord of free snacks on social media. Costco free samples are a legendary draw at the warehouse clubs, whether you're casually grazing or going for a whole meal. Shoppers can sample a meatball here, a few pretzels there, while piling toilet paper and bottled water into their oversized carts.
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