Are Eggs Safe to Eat During the Bird Flu Outbreak? Here's What Experts Are Saying
The National Institutes of Health reports that avian influenza A virus, or bird flu, is now widespread in wild birds all over the world. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) also states that over 18 million birds have contracted the virus in this country.
Why are egg prices so high? USDA predicts cost will keep rising due to bird flu outbreaks
While U.S. residents have gotten used to high prices at the grocery store, the cost of eggs is expected to rise even further this year.
Why a deadly strain of bird flu is making egg prices soar nationwide
During 2024, the average price of a dozen large, Grade A eggs jumped 65 percent. The USDA predicts prices will go up another 20 percent this year. A big reason for these sky-high prices: the bird flu outbreak that started in 2022.
Yes, there is an egg shortage because of bird flu
Yes, there is an egg shortage due to bird flu. Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed there is an egg shortage and linked it to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which has spread between chicken flocks across the country since first appearing in the U.S. in February 2022.
On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they're losing the battle
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren't working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
Is it safe to eat eggs as bird flu spreads in Wisconsin? Here are some food safety tips
Wisconsin is among 10 states to report human cases of the H5N1 virus so far, with more than half reported in California.
Egg prices have soared as farmers contend with bird flu outbreak
The average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. has jumped 50% in the past year and the cost increase appears to have accelerated since November.
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