The article discusses the significant impact of the avian influenza outbreak, which has intensified in 2022, affecting egg production and driving egg prices up. January saw egg prices increase by 13.8%, with a year-over-year rise of 53%. In response, some restaurants have implemented temporary egg surcharges, while McDonald's has chosen not to follow suit and instead is expanding its breakfast menu. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a $1 billion plan to address the crisis and aims to bring egg prices down in the coming months, particularly post-Easter.
In January, the USDA reported that the avian influenza outbreak affected 18.8 million egg-laying hens, marking a significant crisis in egg supply.
Prices for eggs rose by 13.8% in January alone, exacerbating the pressure on consumers already facing soaring costs compared to a year prior.
McDonald's has decided not to impose egg surcharges and is instead expanding its breakfast offerings while emphasizing its commitment to cage-free eggs.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion investment plan aimed at reducing the crisis by addressing avian flu impacts and restoring egg affordability.
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