Egg prices in California soar to nearly $9 per dozen due to a bird flu outbreak reducing supply.

Egg prices in California have surged to nearly $9 per dozen due to a bird flu outbreak and reduced supply. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that egg production dropped 4% in November, with wholesale prices up 55%. Retail prices have risen by 70% in just one month, and shortages are expected to last until mid-2025. The outbreak has affected over 2.8 million birds in Merced and Stanislaus counties, leading retailers to impose purchase limits.

December 31, 2024
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