More people flocking to farmstands for eggs as stores see shortage due to bird flu
- The Avian Flu outbreak has caused significant shortages of eggs and increased prices, with the average cost for a dozen eggs reaching well over $4.
- In the last quarter of 2024, around 20 million egg-laying hens died due to the virus, impacting egg availability across the country.
- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 66 human cases of Avian Flu, but none were in Maine.
- Retailers are struggling with empty egg shelves, and the American Egg Board noted that the national egg supply has been strained due to highly pathogenic Avian Influenza.
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