Experts blaming bird flu for rising egg prices
- The ongoing outbreak of bird flu has led to the deaths of millions of egg-laying chickens in the US, which has significantly impacted egg prices, raising them to their highest point in years.
- The disease has affected all major production systems, including conventional caged birds and cage-free types, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
- The federal government has spent $1.25 billion to help compensate farmers for losses due to the bird flu outbreak.
- Despite the increase in bird flu cases among animal species, confirmed cases among people remain low, with the CDC reporting 66 infections since 2022.
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