Egg seizures at the US border have risen by 116% in early 2025 as prices hit record highs due to a devastating bird flu outbreak, CBC news reports. Soaring egg prices in the US have led to a sharp increase in illegal imports from neighboring countries.

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.

According to the latest Consumer Price Index, the average cost for a dozen Grade A eggs in US cities was $5.90 in February—roughly $8.40 Canadian—marking a 10.4% increase from a year ago and surpassing January’s record-high price of $4.95 US.