A USDA report last week showed the national average wholesale cost for a dozen large white eggs is $7.24, but the prices customers are seeing on the shelves can easily climb into double digits. "Many of the eggs coming in are out of stock because of the Avian Flu,

Shoppers in the U.S. are seeing egg prices soar and purchase limits imposed due to a bird flu outbreak affecting supply.

Egg prices in the U.S. have hit record highs as a severe avian flu outbreak disrupts supply, driving inflation in food costs. With a 15% surge in egg prices in January alone, consumers and businesses alike are feeling the strain.