US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and luck. Can we do it again?
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WHO has only ‘limited information’ on bird flu spread in US
The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned that it has only "limited information" about the spread of bird flu in the United States (US), which has all but cut communications with the global health body.
Grocery stores limit egg purchases, thefts increase as bird flu spreads across US
Grocery stores and supermarkets have limited egg purchases, and some people have resorted to stealing in order to get their hands on eggs.
Grocery stores limit egg purchases due to Bird Flu
Two major grocery chains, Trader Joe’s and Costco, have started placing restrictions on how many eggs a customer can buy, as supply slows down due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak.
Some metro Atlanta grocery stores limiting egg purchases
Some grocery stores around metro Atlanta are limiting the number of eggs customers can buy due to a shortage caused by massive outbreaks of bird flu at industrial egg farms.
Egg prices skyrocket to record levels due to the bird flu
Wholesale prices for eggs have hit a record high. The continued spread of the bird flu has caused prices to rise.
Trader Joe's adds egg limit due to bird flu shortages. supply issues
Limits can vary by location.Target currently has purchase limits in place in its Hawaii stores.Sam's Club told Axios it is limiting "the number of egg purchases to two per item."Last week, Waffle House added a temporary surcharge of 50 cent per egg due to rising egg prices from the outbreak.
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