The average price for a dozen eggs in US cities was $3.37 in October, significantly down from the January peak of $4.82 but still up 63% from October 2022.
The current bird flu outbreak has led to the slaughter of over 111 million birds, primarily egg-laying chickens, severely impacting egg supply and prices.
Emily Metz, president of the American Egg Board, explained that holiday demand for baking contributes to rising prices, highlighting that eggs are crucial for seasonal recipes.
Despite some isolated and temporary egg shortages at grocery stores, Metz assured that these issues are being corrected quickly, sometimes within a day.
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