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Egg prices hit record $4.95 per dozen in January

Egg prices in the U.S. Hit a record high of $4.95 per dozen in January, marking a 15.2% increase month over month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The surge in egg prices is primarily due to bird flu outbreaks, which have led to significant shortages and a reduction in the egg-laying hen population.
Trader Joe's has implemented a limit of one dozen eggs per customer per day in response to ongoing supply issues, a measure echoed by other grocery stores.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts a potential 20% increase in egg prices this year, driven by ongoing supply challenges and rising costs for farmers.

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