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Avian Flu Crisis: Egg Prices Surge to $4.95

2/26/2025

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Summary

Rollins Tackles Avian Flu

The avian flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. poultry, resulting in the loss of millions of birds and driving egg prices to an astonishing average of $4.95 per dozen. With the USDA predicting a further 20% price increase, new Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is urgently implementing strategies to tackle the crisis and restore egg supply, yet significant hurdles persist.

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Denny's Implements Surcharge

Denny's is introducing a temporary surcharge on egg-based meals at select locations as a response to a nationwide egg shortage triggered by a bird flu outbreak. With the price of a dozen eggs soaring past $8, other eateries like Waffle House are following suit. Major retailers are also facing supply constraints, impacting availability.

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Historical Context

The current avian flu outbreak mirrors historical agricultural crises, such as the 1920s and 1930s when diseases devastated livestock and crops, causing food shortages and price spikes. These events prompted government intervention to stabilize markets, a response echoed today as the USDA implements strategies to mitigate soaring egg prices.

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Rollins Tackles Avian Flu

The avian flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. poultry, resulting in the loss of millions of birds and driving egg prices to an astonishing average of $4.95 per dozen. With the USDA predicting a further 20% price increase, new Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is urgently implementing strategies to tackle the crisis and restore egg supply, yet significant hurdles persist.

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