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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.
CBS NewsEgg prices shot up 15% in January as retailers limit customer purchases
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Epoch TimesUS Egg Prices Hit Record High of $4.95 per Dozen
Western JournalEgg Rationing Begins as American Supply Collapses
USA TODAYGrocery prices jumped 0.5% last month. Here's where shoppers were hit hardest.
Associated PressUS eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
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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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