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by gotoeleven 1808 days ago
costco has removed relish from their hot dog condiment dispensers .. to fight covid

I hear california is considering banning birthday cakes with more than 5 candles because the wind to blow them out can spread covid

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Some of the covid cost cutting takes a fair bit of mental gymnastics to justify. But really it's just cost cutting.
Isn't relish like the third most popular condiment on a hot dog? I guess the profit margin isn't as crazy as it is with ketchup and mustard.
Does costco profit on their hot dogs? I thought the snack bar was all loss-leader. https://thetakeout.com/costco-loses-money-every-time-it-sell...
My town is ripping up the municipal flower beds on the sides of roads because sneezes (due to pollen allergies) can carry COVID.