Are people at risk for bird flu? How can I protect myself? Bird flu’s risk for the general public is still low, with no signs of p

It’s also caused by the H5N1 bird flu that has devastated the poultry industry in recent months, resulting in egg s

Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket

Egg prices in America have been surging, and now it may be harder for people to keep the breakfast staple in their fridge. As the bird flu decimates flocks of laying hens and restricts their supply, grocery stores are implementing new policies to prevent people from hoarding eggs.

Egg prices are soaring in the U.S., and the reason goes beyond simple inflation. A massive outbreak of bird flu has wiped out millions of egg-laying hens, creating shortages and raising concerns far beyond grocery store shelves.

That said, the cost of eggs isn't the only issue at stake with an avian flu epidemic: There are a lot of questions about whether eating eggs can get you sick amid the outbreak. Is