Egg prices hit a record $4.95 per dozen due to bird flu and increased restaurant demand.
US egg prices have hit record highs, reaching $4.95 per dozen in January, driven by a surge in breakfast and brunch restaurant demand and an ongoing bird flu outbreak. Chains like First Watch and Wendy's have expanded their breakfast menus, contributing to higher egg prices as farms slaughter over 145 million birds. Some restaurants are considering surcharges or using egg substitutes to cope with rising costs.
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