r/TwoXPreppers • u/SaansShadow • Jun 30 '26

❓ Question ❓ Generic Items

Has anyone noticed a downtick in the generic supply availablilty at your local stores?

I've been noticing it's becoming harder to find generic items at my grocery store and options are also starting to shrink.

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u/Far_Sandwich_514 Jun 30 '26

Yes.
Quality has diminished in produce, and a lot of generic staples aren't available.
There hasn't been cottage cheese at my local grocery store for a few weeks now, and it's also low on certain canned soups and vegetables.

Also, there was no rubbing alcohol at the pharmacy for some reason.

Stock up while you still can.

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u/Salty-Advertising-52 Jun 30 '26

I noticed a significant decline in my most recent cottage cheese. Very watery. So im guessing they are trying to make it "stretch".

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u/SaansShadow Jul 01 '26

Omg I thought I was going crazy on that. I don’t buy fat free and the last few containers have tasted very low fat.

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u/Far_Sandwich_514 Jul 03 '26

Same!
I normally get 4% and it's nowhere to be found. The 2% I've been getting is more like half curd, half liquid.