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US Egg Crisis: Dietitians Reveal Protein Swaps Amid Shortage!

Published 2 months ago1 minute read
Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
US Egg Crisis: Dietitians Reveal Protein Swaps Amid Shortage!

The United States is currently experiencing a significant national egg shortage, a situation largely attributed to the widespread impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as HPAI or bird flu. This devastating disease has severely affected egg farmers, leading to the loss of approximately 40 million laying hens across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has diligently tracked these outbreaks, noting over 18 million birds affected in December and an additional eight million so far in January. This drastic reduction in the egg supply has been compounded by a consistent increase in demand, with egg sales at retail rising year-over-year for 21 consecutive months. The winter holidays, a period of traditionally high demand for baking and entertaining, further intensified this scarcity, creating a

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