California is experiencing one of its most severe egg shortages in recent memory. If you have struggled to find eggs on local shelves, you are far from alone. The current shortage began in 2024 and has continued well into 2025. Prices have spiked, and egg availability has become unpredictable, especially in large cities and rural grocery stores alike. The main factors behind this shortage are both biological and regulatory. Most notably, a major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu—has hit California’s poultry farms hard. For many, this has meant restricted grocery trips and higher food bills.…
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