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Texas AG Settles: Cal-Maine to Donate 2 Million Eggs

1/16/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods requiring the company to donate over 2 million eggs to food banks.
The settlement follows allegations that Cal-Maine illegally raised egg prices by 300% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation includes 180,000 dozen eggs to be distributed within 120 days, including significant portions going to North Texas and Houston food banks.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Cal-Maine Foods requiring the company to donate over 2 million eggs to food banks.
The settlement follows allegations that Cal-Maine illegally raised egg prices by 300% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation includes 180,000 dozen eggs to be distributed within 120 days, including significant portions going to North Texas and Houston food banks.