FDA upgrades egg recall linked to salmonella to highest risk level
U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
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U.S. food regulators say 1.6 million cartons of recalled eggs can "cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
Some families, however, may be looking at alternatives after the average cost of a dozen eggs climbed to a record high of $6.23 in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
She said the squeeze on eggs reflects an inability of not being able to afford healthy essentials.
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
The bird flu is still wiping out poultry flocks, leading to supply shortages. Here's when egg prices could come down, experts say.
Jack Fink spoke with a Senior Vice President of the National Chicken Council, which has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to change a rule that requires companies that raise chickens for meat to throw away hundreds of millions of eggs every year.
"FDA's decision... resulted in significant cost to Americans."
Egg prices soared to nearly $5.00 last month, a 53% jump from a year ago.
The USDA warns egg prices could rise another 41% this year.
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.
Quail eggs are small. They pack more protein than chicken eggs. Can they replace chicken eggs in the kitchen?
"I've paid $12 for a dozen of eggs, it's insane," said Cox Marketplace customer Felicia Whisenhont.
A truckload of eggs were taken from Pete & Gerry's Organics' distribution trailer over the weekend.
Chefs say there are some easy swaps home cooks can make as bird flu causes egg shortages at grocery stores around the country.
The Waffle House chain has announced a 50 cents per egg surcharge, blaming it on the worst bird flu outbreak in a decade.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
The company said there is no known bird flu risk associated with eggs that are currently on the market and no eggs have been recalled.
The jury ruled last week that the egg producers used various means to limit the domestic supply of eggs to increase the price of products during the 2000s.
