Chicken scratch: Latest avian flu hasn’t hit local egg costs yet
In 2022 and 2023, an outbreak of avian flu led to a shortage of eggs as well as record high prices. The cost of eggs has dropped somewhat since then, but consumers may begin to see themselves, once again, asked to pay more for eggs. (Larry Crowe/AP Photo)
“Overall, eggs fluctuate like the stock market did in 2019 – up 500, down 400,” said Jeff Zepatos, owner of Downtown’s Arcade Restaurant. “I’m not sure if we are winning at points or breaking even.”
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Christin Yates
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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