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Major Grocers Putting Limits On Egg Carton Purchases Major Grocers Putting Limits On Egg Carton Purchases
Major Grocers Putting Limits On Egg Carton Purchases Egg shortages are hitting grocery stores nationwide, prompting retailers to impose limits on how many cartons customers can buy. Major chains, including Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Whole Foods, have restricted egg purchases as supply chain disruptions and an ongoing avian flu outbreak send prices soaring.  Some locations are limiting customers to one or two dozen eggs per visit in an effort to prevent stockpiling and ensure availability for more shoppers. What’s Behind Egg Shortages? The latest bird flu outbreak has severely impacted egg production, with millions of chickens culled to …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Supermarkets Running Out Of Eggs As Anger, Frustration Among Americans Mounts Supermarkets Running Out Of Eggs As Anger, Frustration Among Americans Mounts
Supermarkets Running Out Of Eggs As Anger, Frustration Among Americans Mounts Egg shortages driven by a devastating outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, have now resulted in some supermarkets running out of this beloved staple. In various grocery stores across the country, customers have encountered shelves with limited or no egg cartons available.  Customers who do find cartons available are getting sticker shock, with a dozen eggs priced as high as $15 at some stores. Some supermarkets have started setting limits on the number of cartons that may be purchased. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of a d…

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by Joe Lombardi