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White House Targets Avian Flu, Egg Prices Soar

2/17/2025

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The White House is crafting a strategy to combat avian flu and lower egg prices, which have surged 53% annually.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett promotes enhanced biosecurity over culling chickens as a solution.
The bird flu outbreak has resulted in the culling of nearly 159 million birds, driving record-high egg prices.
Increased breakfast demand at restaurants is fueling higher egg consumption, with wholesale prices averaging $7.34 per dozen.

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Story summary

The White House is crafting a strategy to combat avian flu and lower egg prices, which have surged 53% annually.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett promotes enhanced biosecurity over culling chickens as a solution.
The bird flu outbreak has resulted in the culling of nearly 159 million birds, driving record-high egg prices.
Increased breakfast demand at restaurants is fueling higher egg consumption, with wholesale prices averaging $7.34 per dozen.