KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Kansas, meat shop has temporarily closed its retail shop while waiting for COVID-19 test results from some employees.
Bichelmeyer Meats announced on Tuesday that it “voluntarily” chose to close, but will continue to process orders for half beef and hogs. New orders are not being accepted.
“Our goal is to ensure the safety of our employees and customers,” the company said in a Facebook post. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Rest assured, we will be back soon.”
In April, Bichelmeyer Meats saw a 40% increase in demand for its product as consumers feared a meat shortage and in May had to increase the cost of its beef products.
