The bird flu outbreak in the United States is causing egg prices to hit new highs, affecting consumers across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported increased cases of the virus in several states,

Bird flu outbreaks are driving up egg prices and affecting availability. Experts say the spread among wild birds makes the outbreak harder to control.

The price of wholesale eggs have skyrocketed across the United States amid the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. Wholesale prices for large eggs hit $5.

Egg prices are soaring, breaking new records as the bird flu outbreak grows. Why it matters: No food item has been as much of an inflation poster child like eggs, and their prices often give a clue about the economic environment.

Egg prices across northern Nevada have soared in recent weeks, mirroring a recent nationwide trend driven by holiday demand and the avian flu.A News 4-Fox 11 cr

If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've likely noticed the price for eggs has not only gone up, but they're not always easy to find.