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Apr 21, 2008 5:52 pm US/Pacific

Rice Shortage Prompts Costco Calif. Rice Rationing

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Thuy Vu
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MOUNTAIN VIEW (CBS 5) ― Rice is a popular dish in many Bay Area homes, but now there's a shortage that is making the cost of the staple unstable.

The cost of a 50-pound sack of jasmine rice has soared to $21.99. There have been so many buyers flocking a Costco in Mountain View that two other brands of rice were completely sold out Monday.

Costco is now posting signs limiting how much rice you can buy based on your previous purchases. Our video report has more behind the reasons behind the ration, and how consumers are cutting back on rice.

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