Egg Prices Surge as Bird Flu Outbreak Disrupts US Supply
- Egg production is down and prices are high because of a strain of H5N1, according to a prominent industry group.
- The average price for a dozen large eggs was $3.37 in October, which is a 30.4% increase from last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Rep. Ruben Gallego called for "immediate action" against HPAI, urging Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to approve vaccines and mandate their use.
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