Costco Connection

Several respectable sources, such as the Mayo Clinic, cite dairy’s ability to thicken mucus, but not create it. These sources do indicate, however, that additional phlegm may be caused by consumption of dairy products if one has an allergy or sensitivity.—Ed.

Where’s the fish?

In your February 2011 issue you had a wonderful article on Kirkland Signature frozen fish [“Net gain,” Buying Smart].

I went to the store to purchase your mahi-mahi and cod as mentioned in the article and loved it. I then went back to the store to get more, only to find out they are discontinued. I am very disappointed. Why would you publish an article about products that you plan on continuing to carry, only to disappoint your customers?

Bob Moore
Vancouver, Washington

Costco buyer Scott O’Brien responds: I understand your disappointment. We did not anticipate the shortage. Fishing this season was very poor, due to inclement weather. Colder water temperatures kept the fish too far offshore and out of reach of the fishing vessels. Hopefully, we will have the item back in by fall or sooner when the season begins again.

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