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Surging Egg Prices Driven by Avian Flu Crisis

Egg prices have soared to record highs due to a severe bird flu outbreak affecting poultry farms across the U.S.

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  1. Egg prices shot up 15% in January as retailers limit customer purchases

    The price spike in eggs is largely driven by the bird flu, which continues to hit farms and wipe out flocks.

    Egg prices shot up 15% in January as retailers limit customer purchases

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  2. US Egg Prices Hit Record High of $4.95 per Dozen

    The situation has been exacerbated by state-level regulations mandating cage-free egg production, which limits supply and increases prices.

    US Egg Prices Hit Record High of $4.95 per Dozen

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  4. US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

    The spike in egg prices was the biggest since the nation’s last bird flu outbreak in 2015 and accounted for roughly two-thirds of the total increase in food costs last month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

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Feb 13th, 2025, 3:02 AM ET

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As the avian flu outbreak decimates chicken flocks, egg prices in the U.S. hit an average of $4.95 per dozen, reflecting a historic increase. Consumers face limited availability and high costs, with predictions of further price rises of up to 20% for the year. Major retailers are implementing purchase limits to manage shortages, and experts warn the situation will persist as millions of birds have been culled to contain the virus. The egg supply crunch hits consumers during peak demand periods, emphasizing the scale of the ongoing crisis in poultry production.

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