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DOJ Readies Antitrust Lawsuit Against Major Egg Producers

4/18/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing an antitrust lawsuit against major egg producers, including Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, for alleged price coordination.
The suit could be filed next month, targeting firms that raised egg prices in 2024 and 2025 amid an avian-flu–driven shortage.
Cal-Maine Foods shares fell nearly 5% after the news.
The DOJ also investigates beef and fertilizer markets, and a settlement remains possible.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing an antitrust lawsuit against major egg producers, including Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, for alleged price coordination.
The suit could be filed next month, targeting firms that raised egg prices in 2024 and 2025 amid an avian-flu–driven shortage.
Cal-Maine Foods shares fell nearly 5% after the news.
The DOJ also investigates beef and fertilizer markets, and a settlement remains possible.