(AmericanProsperity.com) – Hardworking Americans are seeing their wallets empty quickly and their tables missing a breakfast staple due to alarming egg prices and rationing.
For instance, popular grocery chain Trader Joe’s has implemented a strict limit on egg purchases across all U.S. stores.
Customers are now restricted to “one dozen per customer, per day,” a move that has shocked many loyal shoppers.
In turn, Walmart claims to be working on the issue, while other major retailers have implemented their own rationing policies.
“Although supply is very tight, we’re working with suppliers to try and help meet customer demand, while striving to keep prices as low as possible,” Walmart stated.
Costco is limiting customers to three packages of eggs, while Kroger has capped purchases at two dozen eggs in some regional stores.
Even Whole Foods, known for its high-end offerings, is restricting customers to three cartons of eggs, citing difficulties in sourcing eggs that meet their animal welfare standards.
This rationing policy is a direct result of ongoing egg shortages and prices that have soared to unprecedented levels.
The average price for a dozen eggs has climbed to over $5, putting a significant strain on household budgets.
This price hike is not just affecting grocery stores; restaurants are also feeling the pinch.
Iconic American diner chain Waffle House has been forced to introduce surcharges or raise prices to offset losses due to the egg crisis.
The reason behind this egg shortage is an avian flu outbreak that has devastated poultry farms across the nation.
This outbreak has led to the euthanization of millions of egg-laying hens, severely impacting the supply chain.
Since the outbreak began in 2022, over 145 million birds have been slaughtered, decimating America’s poultry industry.
The situation has become so dire that viral videos are circulating showing shoppers stockpiling eggs, which causes stores to quickly run out of egg stocks.
This panic buying is only making the problem worse, leaving many families unable to purchase this basic food item.
Additionally, the mainstream media is largely ignoring another factor contributing to this crisis: cage-free egg laws.
Several states have implemented these regulations, disrupting the egg industry and contributing to supply shortages and price increases.
These laws have had unintended consequences that are now hurting American families.
The impact of this crisis is far-reaching. In December 2024, egg prices were a staggering 36.8% higher than the previous year, with further increases expected in 2025.
As hardworking Americans struggle to put food on the table, the egg shortage is just one more example of how families have been left fending for themselves.
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