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US eggs prices hit a record high, are likely to keep climbing

Average egg prices in U.S. Cities reached $4.95 in January, surpassing the previous record of $4.82 from two years earlier, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to the slaughter of nearly 158 million birds, significantly affecting egg supply and pricing, with higher egg prices predicted to discourage buying and ease demand pressure.
Farmers face increased costs for feed, fuel, and labor due to inflation, driving higher egg prices according to the Agriculture Department.
Health officials assert that eggs and poultry remain safe to eat despite the bird flu outbreak and advise proper cooking to kill any virus.

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