Bird Flu Outbreak in US Farms Raises Concerns over Grocery Prices

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Cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), known as bird flu, have surged across farms in the United States, causing widespread concern among authorities and consumers alike. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discovered bird flu infections among chickens at a Texas plant, leading to temporary production halt and destruction of 1.6 million laying hens. The outbreak raises concerns about the potential impact on grocery prices, particularly egg prices.

Cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), known as bird flu, have surged across farms in the United States, causing widespread concern among authorities and consumers alike. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), they discovered bird flu infections among chickens at a Texas plant. The company temporarily halted production and disclosed it destroyed 1.6 million laying hens in response to the outbreak.

In light of these developments, concerns loom over the potential impact on grocery prices. Egg prices, in particular, have experienced a significant increase, peaking at $4.82 per dozen in January 2023

 

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