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Avian Influenza Triggers Severe Egg Shortage and Price Surge Across the US


Avian influenza is driving a severe egg shortage, causing prices to skyrocket and grocery shelves to empty, as reported by the New York Times.


The outbreak has infected or been near around 13 million poultry in the past month, adding to the 136 million cases since 2022. Farmers have culled 30 million chickens in the last three months to control the spread, which represents about 10% of the US hen population. Repopulating farms will take months, with some chick orders potentially not fulfilled until mid-2026.


As a result, egg prices have jumped significantly. By December, a dozen Grade A large eggs cost $4.15 on average, up from $3.65 in November. In some areas like the Midwest, South, and New York City, the price has reached as high as $6.72. Stores like Aldi, Walmart, and Sam’s Club are struggling to keep eggs in stock and have implemented purchase limits. Egg prices soared 37% from December 2023 to December 2024, far exceeding the general food inflation rate of 2.5%.


In the midst of this, President Trump ordered a pause on all public communications about the bird flu from federal health agencies until February 1.

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