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.
American food markets are running short on eggs, and the situation may not improve for months.
A highly infectious strain of avian influenza, or "bird flu," has led to a steep incline in egg prices around the country.
Eggs can be eaten in many different forms: scrambled, poached, fried, boiled or in omelets, soufflés, custards or meringues.
Some grocery stores have placed limits on the number of eggs per shopping trip amid a bird flu outbreak and other challenges.
Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It’s about to get even worse, one expert says.
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