Publix

Publix has eight locations across the state, including three in the greater Tampa Bay region.

The recall issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services comes after more than 40 cases of gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in Texas and Florida.

The online campaign, which started two months ago, has so far garnered about 7,350 signatures.

About 18 million children under 5 nationwide are eligible for the shots.

Since 2007, Publix has provided more than 100 million free prescription drugs to customers at its 1,200 pharmacies.

The Lakeland-based grocery chain said sales for the first quarter were $13.2 billion, up from $11.7 billion a year earlier.

Customers have not been required to wear face masks in Publix stores for months.

An August Facebook post from the grocer has gone viral as news reports about the down-the-line demise of the scales surfaced this week.

Publix has a two-item limits on some foods while Winn-Dixie is restricting turkey purchases to one per customer.

This marks the eighth state in the Southeast in which the Lakeland-based grocery store chain will operate.

All employees must wear face masks regardless of their vaccination status. They are not required for customers, but the stores will encourage social distancing.

Customers may choose the two-dose Moderna or one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, pending availability.