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Grocery Stores Restrict Egg Purchases Amid Avian Flu Outbreak
LOS ANGELES — Grocery retailers are now implementing purchase limits on fresh eggs as the ongoing avian flu crisis continues to affect poultry flocks nationwide.
A spokesperson for Trader Joe’s confirmed to "Good Morning America" on Monday that, "Due to persistent supply challenges, we are currently restricting egg purchases to one dozen per customer, per day, at all Trader Joe’s locations across the country."
The company emphasized, "We hope these limits will help ensure that our customers are able to find the eggs they need during their visits."
The avian flu virus, known as H5N1, has led to the culling of over 150 million poultry birds, significantly contributing to rising egg prices and limited availability.
Other retailers, such as Sprouts and Costco, have also instituted limits on fresh egg purchases.
Many consumers have taken to social media to share images and videos depicting empty refrigerated sections where fresh eggs would usually be stocked. A sign at a Sprouts location, posted by Brandon Curran in Los Angeles, read, "Due to supply shortages, availability may be limited in the coming weeks. Limit 4 dozen eggs per visit."
On TikTok, users have documented scenes of long lines leading from outside Costco warehouses, with shoppers eager to access the dairy and egg sections.
Costco has addressed these challenges on its website, stating, "Attention: Due to supply difficulties caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza, shell eggs and related products may be in short supply or may not be included in delivery orders without prior notice. We apologize for any inconvenience."
For members seeking to order eggs online through Costco.com, the retailer has set a maximum purchase limit of five dozen.
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