Major retailers like Trader Joe's are imposing limits on egg purchases to ensure availability for customers as prices soar amidst a severe chicken supply crisis triggered by a relentless bird flu outbreak affecting millions of birds. The average price for a dozen eggs has more than doubled over the past year. Experts indicate uncertainty around when the outbreak will end, complicating recovery efforts. Retailers are concerned that empty shelves could deter customers and preferentially prefer a stable supply despite the challenging pricing landscape.
The limits are in effect at all locations. 'We hope these limits will help to ensure that as many of our customers who need eggs are able to purchase them,' the company said.
The average price of a dozen large, grade A eggs was $4.95 last month, up from $2.52 the year before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Experts have said it is hard to predict how long it will take for the spread of the disease to be contained, affecting egg supply.
'I don't think the stores view it is in their interest for them to have empty shelves. They'd like to have eggs on the shelves when people show up,' said David Anderson.
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