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Avian Flu Surges, Egg Prices Soar in Massachusetts

1/7/2025

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Avian flu outbreaks are driving up egg prices in Massachusetts, with large white eggs now costing between $5.88 and $6.02 per dozen. While the CDC reassures that the public health risk is low, the recent surge in bird flu cases, including a tragic human death in Louisiana, casts a shadow over the poultry industry.

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Avian flu outbreaks are driving up egg prices in Massachusetts, with large white eggs now costing between $5.88 and $6.02 per dozen. While the CDC reassures that the public health risk is low, the recent surge in bird flu cases, including a tragic human death in Louisiana, casts a shadow over the poultry industry.