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Retailers affected by national fresh turkey shortage
Thanksgiving brings nostalgic memories of time together with friends and a fresh out of the oven turkey. However, Butterball announces a curveball as there is a national shortage of large, fresh turkeys.
November 14, 2013
1 Min Read
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
Butterball announced a national shortage of large, fresh turkeys 16 pounds or larger this Thanksgiving, according to a statement released by retailer Big Y World Class Markets on Nov. 13.
"Big Y's buyers placed orders for this year's supply of turkeys last June as is typical for this item. Today, they were notified by Butterball that their orders along with those of all other retailers across the country had been cut by 50%," the company said in the statement.
The shortage only applies to Butterball turkeys, and does not include Butterball frozen turkeys or smaller-weight fresh Butterballs.
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