In one West coast state, theyre being sold for $7.37 per dozen!
Why Is There an Egg Shortage?
Iowa is also the top egg-producing state in the country, under normal circumstances.
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Backyard chickens in 19 states have also been affected, theCDCconfirms.
So how and why did this happen?
That said, avian flu isnt the only factor, according to experts at theAmerican Egg Board.
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One dozen eggs clocked in at about $1.40 in March 2022, per theUSDA Egg Market Report.
As of January 2023, the national average has jumped to $3.26 per dozen.
Prices vary widely throughout the country, however.
In California, eggs are going for$7.37 per dozenas of late January 2023.
