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Egg Prices Soar 41% Amid Avian Flu Crisis

3/14/2025

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Consumers Face Egg Crisis

In 2024, U.S. consumers grappled with a staggering $1.41 billion hit from soaring egg prices, driven by avian influenza that decimated 38.4 million laying birds. In Ohio, prices skyrocketed to $6 per dozen, igniting claims of price gouging. The USDA warns of a looming 41% price hike this year, even as wholesale prices dip.

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U.S. Seeks Danish Eggs

Amid skyrocketing egg prices caused by avian influenza that has devastated over 150 million birds, the U.S. has turned to Denmark for egg exports. However, Denmark is grappling with its own egg shortages. Adding to the strain, past tensions over Trump's remarks about Greenland linger as the USDA awaits Denmark's decision.

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Consumers Face Egg Crisis

In 2024, U.S. consumers grappled with a staggering $1.41 billion hit from soaring egg prices, driven by avian influenza that decimated 38.4 million laying birds. In Ohio, prices skyrocketed to $6 per dozen, igniting claims of price gouging. The USDA warns of a looming 41% price hike this year, even as wholesale prices dip.

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