Panic buying has forced supermarkets in Western Australia (WA) to reintroduce buying limits, with the state bracing for shortages for a selection of products amid an ongoing supply chain crisis. Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have placed limits on goods normally imported from Australia’s eastern states, including toilet paper, painkillers, rice, pasta, and frozen vegetables. West Australians who happen to be planning a cake baking bonanza should also be wary of limits on sugar, flour, and eggs. Additionally, food distributors, responsible for servicing venues ranging from restaurants to hospitals, should expect to take a hit on certain goods. However, meat and fresh produce are expected to be largely unaffected as WA sources most of its supply from within the state. Signs displayed at shelves in Coles read: “Due to COVID and rail disruptions in the supply chain, we are experiencing temporary reduced product availability. We are working hard to restock …