Cream Cheese
 

Can someone explain why I can't buy cream cheese at Publix? Am I the only one who suspects that this is a scam?

Cholesterol? :popcorn:

I found a tub at the Lake Deaton store, but with inflation, I had to put it on lay-away. If you sneak into the back freezer area, you probably can nick my tub -- I have until this weekend to find the funds to get it out.

If it is missing on Sunday afternoon, I'll know it is one of you who got it, and I'll schmeer your name for taking it.

This is happening all over TV. When I first heard of this did stock up as Aldi had plenty.

Do not need it now but in recent weeks Walmart and Aldi have none.

They blame a cyber attack from last year. It seems our industries are fair game to foreign hackers who spread ransomware.

Make a deal trade half of it for a few bagels

This has been a country-wide problem since before Christmas. Daughter in Virginia can't get it either. New York didn't have enough for their deli bagels. Bad news is that there really isn't any good substitute for cream cheese.

Especially when Sam's Club had plenty a couple of days ago!

NOOOOOOOOOO! Not just before I have appetizers to make next week!!!

I'm super excited you stocked up.. (me me me ) what are we supposed to do?

And do we still hoard toilet paper? my wife said we should just throw it out now that we made everyone else use a leaf.

I looked for some in Aldi (441) yesterday - empty shelf :-(

At Costco last week, they had tons of 16oz, and bricks. Sorry I could have filled my yeti to the brim, and sold out the back of my car:a040:

go early in the morning after the guys have stocked the shelves. you may be limited to the kind you can get, too

Publix, Lake Deaton Plaza had one on the shelf at 8pm tonight...as well as some
other brands

maybe you just need to shop around

You might have to take a ride to Philadelphia

Walmart had some yesterday

I have a six month supply. Early bird gets the cream cheese

I concur with this at the 441 store. Lots there yesterday.

Just goes to show how jaded we are as consumers in America. I know with all the cows around here someone will be inventive and come out with a Florida brand or start making it in their own home all you need is milk after all.

It’s the same all over. Try Aldi’s. I grabbed 4 bars there.

Jelly, jam, even mayonnaise.. Anything but cream cheese... 🤢🤮

Shop at a different store, you may find what you want and save money why you do it:bigbow:

Sounds like the TP shortage. Start the rumor of a potential shortage and people buy whether they need it or not. Some just buy more than they can actually use.

It’s been on the news several times since December. Cyber attack that crippled the manufacturers and the lack of staff due to pandemic combined to make the severe shortage. Supply chain issues as well. It was the perfect storm and it will be difficult for them to catch up. This too shall pass. But in the meantime it is poopy to say the least.

who knows.
 

i was told in the store there is a shortage of packing containers!!
Philly is in foil.

The cows are on strike due to all the Bull in DC

Just don't buy refrigerated crescent rolls at Publix. Walmart had only one pack at $1.32 and we needed 2 for a recipe. It cost $5.07 at Publix. Would love for someone to explain how Publix rolls were worth $3.75 more than Walmart's.

The issue is not the Cream Cheese itself,
The manufacturers are having issues getting food grade containers FOR the cream cheese (raw materials for containers)
Having beeniin the grocery business for over 40+years ,that's what my associates are telling me .It's pretty much a nation wide issue ,and not just cream cheese
Hope this helps a little

Supply Problems
 

There are supply problems with various foods.

It is possible to make your own cream cheese without a lot of trouble. Go to YouTube and search for videos on how to do this. You need milk and a starter. Starters can be bought online (e.g. Amazon).

The cream cheese you make will be much healthier due to lack of preservatives. But it won't keep for too many days. Imagine - needing to finish cream cheese :)

I make my own yogurt with the same starter (how it is prepared determines if it becomes cream cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt when you start with milk....the same starter works for all, except cottage cheese needs a little vinegar.)

thx for the info--good to know

The Fresh Market had the packages of the block if you are still looking. This was on Thursday that they had it filled up.

Oh my, a cream cheese emergency!

If you had it for breakfast every day you would feel the pain of those who are doing without.

Once it makes the panic buy list it's too late!

All markets NO Cream Cheese!

Good idea! Wonder why there is a shortage. Does not seem to be any shortages with other dairy products. Must be a conspiracy created by The Cheesecake Factory.

Aldis had plenty this morning.

It’s a mystery. Sam’s club has it but as to why Publix is always out is an affront to my bagels.

Same issue with WalMart Neighborhood Market