Egg shortage cracks wallets, scrambles food businesses across California

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A severe egg shortage is gripping California and the western United States as a deadly avian flu outbreak continues to decimate poultry flocks, driving egg prices to record highs and forcing food businesses to adapt their operations.

 The price for cage-free large white eggs reached US$8.65 per dozen in California when delivered wholesale, while organic brown eggs were sold at US$9.39 per dozen, said the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Daily National Shell Egg Index Report on Friday.

 The report shows that egg prices in California have more than doubled since 2024. 

Beth, a Bay Area resident who gave only her first name, shared her recent struggles with egg shopping. “I checked several grocery stores in my neighborhood, but eggs were either sold out or too expensive,” she told Xinhua on Friday. 

A trip to a Costco store proved fruitless, with empty shelves greeting her as well. Store staff advised her to return early in the morning to improve her chances. — Xinhua

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

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