epa11906344 A sign shows that eggs are sold out at a grocery store in Alameda, California, USA, 18 February 2025. The bird flu has caused a spike in prices as the cost of eggs nationwide has now hit a record high of $4.95 a dozen and cartons can cost $10 or more for organic or cage-free eggs. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO

epa11906340 People shop for eggs at a grocery store in Oakland, California, USA, 18 February 2025. The bird flu has caused a spike in prices as the cost of eggs nationwide has now hit a record high of $4.95 a dozen and cartons can cost $10 or more for organic or cage-free eggs. EPA/JOHN G. MABANGLO