Bird flu outbreak blamed for rise in egg prices within grocery stores
"We're short of eggs in the market; that's why prices are high. At the same time, too, we're short of eggs to rebuild the flock," said an ISU professor.
Can You Get Bird Flu from Eggs? Your Egg Safety Questions Answered
Eggs can be eaten in many different forms: scrambled, poached, fried, boiled or in omelets, soufflés, custards or meringues. But one way that food safety experts say they shouldn’t be consumed is raw.
Bird Flu Kills 20 Million Chickens in U.S., Driving Egg Prices Sky-High
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.
Egg Shortages Hit Supermarkets as Bird Flu Decimates Flocks
The empty shelves in scattered locations around the country come as more than 150 million chickens and turkeys have been killed.
Massachusetts egg prices up, supplies dwindle amid ongoing bird flu fears
Avian flu outbreaks and increased demand during the holiday season continue to be blamed for increasing egg prices and decreasing stock available at some Massachusetts grocery stores.
Aftermath of bird flu lowers supply and ups cost of eggs
Eggs are in short supply in California and high priced due to bird flu, laws, high labor and supply costs, and increased consumption
Bird flu outbreak causes national egg shortage
A nationwide egg shortage could make it harder for you to find eggs in your grocery store. Tuesday, WBRC talked to experts about why production is low, and prices are rising. Experts with the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association said,
America is in the middle of an egg shortage
American food markets are running short on eggs, and the situation may not improve for months.
Third case of Bird Flu reported in Maryland, Department of Agriculture says
A flock of chickens at a second Caroline County farm tested positive for Bird Flu, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) said Wednesday. This is the third reported case in the state.
Why are egg prices rising in Wisconsin? Here's what's behind the egg shortage
Some grocery stores have placed limits on the number of eggs per shopping trip amid a bird flu outbreak and other challenges.
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Why are eggs so expensive in California? Here's what to know about prices and supply
The outbreak strain, H5N1, emerged among poultry flocks and wild birds in Europe in fall 2020 ... the very source of eggs, a grocery staple, is under strain. "The supply of laying hens is ...