Why is there an egg shortage? How bird flu is making the political lightning rod even more expensive
Egg prices have been a hot topic of debate this year, and they’re only getting higher thanks to inflation, an outbreak, and a number of recalls. Have you recently gone to the grocery store to buy eggs,
Bird flu kills 20 million chickens in US, driving egg prices sky-high
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.
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 Outbreak: Is It Still Safe To Eat Eggs?
With 66 human cases and one death from bird flu in the current outbreak, there are several ways Americans could become sick.
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.
Why there's egg shortage at Michigan grocery stores in 2025 — and how long it could last
Adding to the scarcity of eggs at stores are higher prices of a carton of a dozen eggs. A check of prices at a few stores in ...
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.