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EXPLAINED: Record egg prices are no yolk | Rare Historical Photos

Egg prices in U.S. grocery stores reached a record high last month, as ongoing bird flu outbreaks limit supply. 

The average cost of a dozen Grade A eggs reached $4.95 in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That mark beat a previous record of $4.82 from January 2022 and is more than double the average price of a carton in August 2023.

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