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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Increasing egg prices have Americans scrambling
The "CBS News MoneyWatch Price Tracker" shows that a dozen eggs cost, on average, $4.15, compared to $2.51 a year ago, an increase of 65%. Hold onto your shopping carts because that number is ...CBS News - 19h -
Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.BBC News - 2d -
Soaring egg prices are expected to continue to increase this year
According to the CBS News price tracker, a dozen eggs cost $4.15 currently, compared to $2.51 a year ago, which is a 65% increase. The USDA says egg prices are predicted to increase 20% this year ...CBS News - 4d -
Bird flu has made eggs more expensive — does it also make them unsafe to eat?
More than 60 human cases of bird flu have been confirmed in the U.S.The Hill - 4d -
FDA recommends pet food companies revisit safety plans amid bird flu outbreak
The FDA has advised pet food companies to revisit food safety plans as a growing number of cats have gotten sick or died from eating food contaminated with bird flu.NBC News - Jan. 26 -
Bird Flu in U.S. Is Creating Egg Shortages and Driving Up Prices
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock
The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland
Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023. A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.BBC News - Jan. 10
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