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Desperate Smugglers Turn to Mexico Amid Soaring Egg Prices

2/23/2025

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As bird flu wreaks havoc on poultry farms, egg prices in the U.S. have skyrocketed to an astonishing $8.07 per dozen. In response, smugglers are making desperate attempts to bring in eggs from Mexico, with over 90 incidents reported this year alone. Millions of hens have been culled, especially in Ohio, as import restrictions tighten.

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Story summary

As bird flu wreaks havoc on poultry farms, egg prices in the U.S. have skyrocketed to an astonishing $8.07 per dozen. In response, smugglers are making desperate attempts to bring in eggs from Mexico, with over 90 incidents reported this year alone. Millions of hens have been culled, especially in Ohio, as import restrictions tighten.