Summary

Egg prices are projected to rise by 41% in 2025, according to the USDA, following an already steep increase due to a severe bird flu outbreak that reduced egg-laying hen populations.

The current average price per dozen is nearly $5, with some areas seeing prices as high as $10. Restaurants like Waffle House and Denny’s have added surcharges.

Meanwhile, the USDA mistakenly fired key bird flu response workers, sparking criticism.

Trump stated his administration will take action but has offered no specifics.

  • T00l_shed@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    But let’s be honest. 5$ for a dozen eggs is fucking nuts too. They were so much fucking cheaper not all that long ago

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      4 hours ago

      $5CAD is aboutt $3.50 USD. For jumbo eggs, i would call that aboit right. These are way larger than the “large” eggs most people are used to

    • Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee
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      5 hours ago

      Correct. But the eggs I bought were extra-extra-large. If I wanted to get just large or medium I would have paid around 4 or less.