Due to the widespread avian flu outbreak in the US, the culling of millions of chickens on farms has negatively impacted egg production, leading to increased prices. As a result of supply chain issues in the egg industry due to the avian flu outbreak in the US, markets in New York and surrounding areas have restricted customers from buying eggs, with prices reaching as high as $10 for a dozen in some stores. Some live poultry markets in certain counties in New York were temporarily closed to prevent the spread of avian flu. Some markets posted warning notes in egg sections limiting customers to purchasing a maximum of 3 cartons of eggs. Many shelves containing chicken products were observed to be empty, with warning notes posted by some market managers indicating difficulties in finding “eggs that meet health standards” due to avian flu. Statements made by some egg producers and farm animal producer associations in the US highlighted that millions of chickens are slaughtered every month due to the spread of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI), significantly affecting egg production on poultry farms nationwide. Furthermore, reports in American media noted that with the resurgence of avian flu, 110 million egg-laying hens have been culled in the US since 2022, leading to some chain restaurants and fast food companies that serve egg breakfast items and sandwiches increasing their menu prices. A report published by the US Department of Agriculture in December 2024 emphasized a widespread avian flu outbreak in the country, attributing the decline in egg stocks to this outbreak. Additionally, data from the US Department of Labor showed a roughly 160% increase in egg prices over the past 5 years in the country.