Though the avian flu is — for now — affecting flocks mostly in California and the Midwest, the diminished supplies are hitting grocers in Massachusetts.

Egg costs are on the rise from coast to coast. Online shopping sites show prices for 12 eggs at retail for anywhere from $4.50 to nearly seven bucks.

Egg shortage signage is displayed on partially empty shelves at a Sprouts Farmer's Market grocery store in Lawndale, California on Jan. 2, 2025.

If you think the egg aisle looks emptier — and pricier — you’re not alone. Some D.C. grocery stores are restricting purchases on eggs.

The bird flu crisis is ravaging the nation's egg supply and presents an immediate challenge for the Trump administration.

Consumers can blame bird flu for the disruptions in the egg market, experts say. Close to 40 million egg-laying hens that are part of the commercial egg supply chain died as a res