Publix

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 supermarket chain hasn't explained its decision for not offering the low-dose vaccine to ages 6 months to 5 years. It currently offers the vaccine to ages 5 and older.

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

The company says the decision was made “as a result of the decrease in COVID-19 cases and wide availability of the vaccine.” Customers have not been required to wear face masks for months.

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

Several retailers including Publix, Target, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Trader Joe's and Starbucks are loosening requirements, using recent CDC guidance in their decisions.

Few begrudge vaccine providers the chance to make money for offering a life-saving service during a pandemic, but the shot business has given a big boost at the cash register after a difficult year.

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

The grocer’s online reservation system will no longer open on Mondays to schedule vaccination appointments in Florida.

The governor called the CBS report "lies built on lies" and warned of unspecified “consequences."