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Egg Prices Surge Amid Ongoing Bird Flu CrisisEgg costs have doubled since 2022 due to persistent bird flu outbreaks and cage-free mandates in several U.S. states.
Key FactsJan 26, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- The bird flu has caused the loss of 26 million birds over three years, severely reducing egg production.
- State laws mandating cage-free eggs, such as in California and Massachusetts, have further driven prices upward.
- Retail egg demand has increased for 22 consecutive months, especially during winter and holiday seasons.
- Industry experts anticipate no immediate price relief given the continuing spread of avian influenza and lasting supply challenges.
We are all in uncharted territory.— Brian Moscogiuri, a global trade strategist at Eggs Unlimited, describes the current situation of egg prices and the bird flu.
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Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year: Egg prices are estimated to increase about 20% in 2025, compared to about 2.2% for food prices in general.
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Expect record-high egg prices for most of the year: Eggs are estimated to cost another 20% throughout 2025 because of new avian flu outbreaks.
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- The bird flu virus has been detected in raw-milk samples from infected herds, but human transmission through raw milk remains limitedly studied, and contaminated raw milk carries an infection risk.
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- The CDC considers the health risk for the general public low but says risk is higher for people exposed to infected animals, including those at dairy or poultry farms.
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Key FactsEgg Prices Surge Amid Bird Flu and Rising Demand
Jan 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pbs.org
- Since 2022, bird flu outbreaks have forced the culling of millions of chickens, drastically reducing egg supply.
- The national average egg price reached $4.15 per dozen in December, with the USDA predicting an additional 20% increase in 2024.
- Cage-free egg laws in ten states have further tightened supply and increased prices, especially for organic varieties.
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