About 14.7 million egg-laying hens have been affected as wholesale price of eggs climbs as much as 40 cents a week

Summary

US egg prices are rising due to a severe avian flu outbreak that has killed 14.7 million egg-laying hens since January, surpassing all of 2023’s losses.

Wholesale egg prices have surged, with shortages driving costs as high as $8.35 per dozen in California.

Restaurants and bakeries are struggling with higher costs, while grocery stores try to absorb some of the increase.

The issue has become politically charged as Trump and Republicans blame Biden.