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NY Bodegas Cut Costs with Liquid Eggs Amid Crisis

3/7/2025

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Bodegas Cut Costs

New York bodegas are making a savvy switch to liquid eggs as soaring egg prices, driven by bird flu outbreaks, take a toll on budgets. This smart move slashes costs from $12 to just $8 or $9 per carton. While bird flu has led to the culling of over 166 million birds, officials assure that the threat to humans is minimal.

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Hochul Reopens Markets

A new bird flu outbreak in Queens has infected over 150 birds, raising alarms about public health. Despite this alarming situation, Governor Kathy Hochul has reopened live poultry markets, igniting fierce debate. Activists warn that these markets are unsafe during a bird flu crisis, as the virus could pose a serious threat to humans.

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Historical Context

New York's switch to liquid eggs amid soaring prices reflects a broader trend caused by avian influenza outbreaks, which have historically disrupted poultry markets. The 2015 H5N2 outbreak in the Midwest led to significant price hikes and culling of millions of birds. Current bird flu cases, including the recent outbreak in Queens, echo past crises, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in poultry supply chains.

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Bodegas Cut Costs

New York bodegas are making a savvy switch to liquid eggs as soaring egg prices, driven by bird flu outbreaks, take a toll on budgets. This smart move slashes costs from $12 to just $8 or $9 per carton. While bird flu has led to the culling of over 166 million birds, officials assure that the threat to humans is minimal.

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