Egg shortage, higher prices caused by spike in bird flu cases affecting millions of chickens
According to the latest data from the USDA, the number of birds affected by cases spiked over the last three months. That change is creating a shortage of chickens, and a lack of eggs as a result.
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134M poultry and counting: Interactive charts show hardest-hit counties in bird flu crisis
The latest data from the CDC and USDA show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States.
Eggs are pricey again. What’s the government doing about it?
A carton of eggs today costs more than $4 on average, up from about $2.50 a year ago. Prices aren’t the only thing making ...
Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year. Here's why
Americans can continue to expect high prices for eggs this year, new estimates show, due to the ongoing avian flu outbreak and inflation.