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The Latest Breaking News from Avian flu

$5 a dozen: major egg companies may be using avian flu to hike US prices, new report finds

The highly concentrated egg market may be contributing to soaring consumer prices – and the spread of the virus, data shared exclusively with the Guardian shows

The Guardian - US

Soaring U.S. egg prices and millions of dead chickens signal the deep problems and risks in modern poultry production

The recent volatility of egg prices in the United States has been a hot topic. Media coverage has consistently made the connection between supply problems and virulent strains of avian flu that has been afflicting poultry birds since 2022.

The Conversation

Egg Smuggling Surges Amid Record Prices And Avian Flu Outbreak

US Customs and Border Protection reports a surge in egg smuggling from Mexico due to high prices caused by avian flu. CBP seizes eggs at borders, issues fi...

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The USDA is scrambling to rehire officials working to curb the spread of bird flu after firing them

The H5N1 avian flu has impacted more than 160 million birds, resulting in the deaths of 20 million egg-laying chickens since 2022.

Fortune

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

Small business owners that rely on eggs for their products are facing sticker shock as the avian flu sparks shortages and high prices for the usually reliable staple

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: What you need to know about the underreported bird flu crisis

In today’s newsletter: Avian flu is hitting animals, sending food prices soaring and decimating farms – scientists are preparing for the worst-case scenario

The Guardian - UK

Trump Administration Developing Plan To Combat Avian Flu

Trump administration strategizes to combat avian flu outbreak affecting egg supplies and prices. Efforts include vaccination programs and biosecurity measures.

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Egg prices keep going up. Here’s the average cost for a dozen across the U.S.

Eggs are becoming harder to source across the country as farmers are forced to kill off millions of birds due to an avian flu outbreak

The Independent UK

Costco, Trader Joe's Impose Egg Rationing As Avian Flu Hits Supply

Egg prices have been rising and stores are reporting shortages due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak.

International Business Times

Egg Crisis Sparks Political Blame Game Amid Rising Prices

Learn about the impact of avian flu outbreak on egg prices and the political blame game.

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Live Bird Markets Ordered To Close In New York City As Avian Flu Cases Spread

Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is taking a 'proactive' approach but emphasized that there is no immediate threat to the public.

International Business Times

New York Orders Shutdown Of Live Bird Markets Due To Avian Flu Cases

New York officials close live bird markets as precaution after avian flu cases. No human cases reported. CDC assesses low risk. Protective measures advised.

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New York temporarily shutters bird markets after seven cases of avian flu are detected in NYC

New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city

The Independent UK

US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

In recent months, Americans looking for eggs have faced empty shelves in their grocery stores. The escalating threat of avian flu has forced farmers to kill millions of chickens to prevent its spread.

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The Independent UK

100,000 eggs worth $40,000 stolen from trailer amid national shortage

Avian flu and a busy holiday season are contributing to the supply shortage

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Egg Theft Investigation Underway In Pennsylvania Amid Avian Flu

Investigation into ,000 egg theft in PA amid avian flu outbreak causing price surge.

The Independent UK

Waffle House responds to egg shortage by slapping surcharge on orders

Millions of egg-laying birds have been culled due to recent avian flu outbreaks

International Business Times

Waffle House Adds 'Egg Tax' As Shortage Hits: 'We're In This For A While'

Waffle House added a 50-cent per egg surcharge due to soaring prices from an ongoing avian flu outbreak.

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Waffle House Forced to Add 'Egg Tax' to Meals as Shortage Hits America's Heartland Hard: 'We're In This for a While'

Waffle House added a 50-cent per egg surcharge due to soaring prices from an ongoing avian flu outbreak.

Fortune

Waffle House is forcing an egg surcharge on customers to combat raising prices from the avian flu and tariffs

All Waffle House locations have added a surcharge for every egg sold.

Fortune

Trump’s tariff war has turned into an egg war at Costco

Trump’s tariffs on imported goods and the avian flu is fueling an egg-buying frenzy at Costco.

The Guardian - US

US egg prices expected to climb further as farmers strained by bird flu outbreak

About 14.7 million egg-laying hens have been affected as wholesale price of eggs climbs as much as 40 cents a week

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Understanding The Impact Of Avian Flu On Egg Prices

Learn about the impact of avian flu on egg prices and production due to necessary bird culling.

International Business Times

First H5N9 Case Reported In US After Deadly Bird Flu Hits California Duck Farm

New outbreak reported on duck farm in Merced County, California.

The Guardian - UK

Human case of avian flu detected in England as virus spreads among birds

Second human case of H5N1 bird flu caught on farm in West Midlands but risk to public remains very low, says UKHSA

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