Avian Flu, Outbreak Leads to, Rising Egg Prices.<br />ABC reports that consumers can expect eggs <br />to be the latest grocery store product to surge <br />in price amid a nationwide outbreak of bird flu.<br />ABC reports that consumers can expect eggs <br />to be the latest grocery store product to surge <br />in price amid a nationwide outbreak of bird flu.<br />According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, <br />Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, <br />21 states have confirmed cases of avian influenza.<br />According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, <br />Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, <br />21 states have confirmed cases of avian influenza.<br />The USDA states that over 17 million birds <br />have already died as a result of the outbreak. .<br />As a result, prices are expected <br />to spike as the nation heads into <br />the Easter and Passover season. .<br />Hormel Foods, the parent company of Jennie-O <br />Turkey Store, addressed the predicted <br />impact on the nation's supply of poultry.<br />Jennie-O Turkey Store has been preparing <br />for this situation and took extensive <br />precautions to protect the health <br />of the turkeys in its supply chain, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.<br />Jennie-O Turkey Store will continue to work <br />with the USDA Animal and Plant Health <br />Inspection Service, Minnesota Board <br />of Animal Health, Minnesota Department <br />of Agriculture, as well as poultry <br />industry associations on this issue, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.<br />Jennie-O Turkey Store will continue to work <br />with the USDA Animal and Plant Health <br />Inspection Service, Minnesota Board <br />of Animal Health, Minnesota Department <br />of Agriculture, as well as poultry <br />industry associations on this issue, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.<br />USDA and the National Turkey Federation <br />are monitoring and responding to the <br />situation and remind consumers that HPAI <br />does not pose a food safety concern, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.<br />USDA and the National Turkey Federation <br />are monitoring and responding to the <br />situation and remind consumers that HPAI <br />does not pose a food safety concern, Statement from Jennie-O Turkey Store, via ABC.<br />ABC reports that eggs now average <br />$2.88 per dozen, already up 52% since the first <br />case of avian flu was confirmed in February. .<br />According to ABC, despite rising prices, industry analysts are not concerned about shortages as many grocers have purchased extra stock in preparation for spring holidays.
