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As egg shortage continues, some businesses are starting to crack

Jan 23, 2025
A particularly contagious strain of bird flu continues to spread, killing flocks and causing the price of eggs to nearly double from a year ago.
A scarcity mindset among consumers may be partially to blame for egg shortages in stores, according to Brian Moscogiuri at the wholesaler Eggs Unlimited.
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