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Nevada Pauses Cage-Free Egg Law Amid Price Surge

2/17/2025

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Nevada has temporarily paused its cage-free egg law for 120 days amid skyrocketing egg prices, now nearing $5 per dozen due to a devastating bird flu outbreak. While this move aims to alleviate costs, experts remain skeptical about its effectiveness, as supply continues to dwindle and major corporations still seek cage-free options. Other states are not expected to follow suit.

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Nevada has temporarily paused its cage-free egg law for 120 days amid skyrocketing egg prices, now nearing $5 per dozen due to a devastating bird flu outbreak. While this move aims to alleviate costs, experts remain skeptical about its effectiveness, as supply continues to dwindle and major corporations still seek cage-free options. Other states are not expected to follow suit.