Between January 2022 and November 2024, 1,200 bird flu outbreaks were identified across 48 states, according to a Wildlife Management Institute report.

There’s no sunny side to the rising cost of eggs. A bird flu outbreak has forced farmers to lose millions of hens since December, putting a crack in the egg supply.

Restaurants are starting to crack under the weight of the nation's egg crisis. Why it matters: A devastating outbreak of the bird flu has ravaged the nation's supply of eggs, leading to egg shortages and increased prices at grocery stores.