Egg Scramble: U.S. Grocery Stores Enforce Purchase Limits Amid Egg Shortage
Grocery stores across the United States are implementing new purchase limits on fresh eggs, as avian flu continues to decimate egg-laying flocks. The ongoing outbreak has led to the culling of over 150 million birds nationwide, contributing to an unprecedented shortage of eggs • Read More
Trader Joe’s has joined a growing list of retailers, restricting customers to just one dozen eggs per day. Similarly, stores like Sprouts Farmers Market and Costco have imposed similar purchase limits to ensure fairness amid the dwindling supply. As a result, customers are finding it increasingly difficult to stock up on eggs, with some stores seeing empty shelves and long lines, especially at Costco locations.
Social media is buzzing with viral posts from shoppers sharing images of empty egg aisles, with videos showing crowded parking lots and massive lines outside Costco stores. The surge in demand has led to frantic buying sprees, with many scrambling to secure eggs before they run out.
Costco, in particular, has raised concerns for online shoppers, warning that shell eggs may be unavailable without prior notice. The retail giant has also capped online egg orders at five dozen per customer in an effort to manage the limited supply.
The egg shortage is expected to continue for the foreseeable future as the avian flu outbreak has devastated flocks across the country. With the rise in demand and ongoing supply disruptions, consumers may need to adjust their shopping habits and expect even higher prices for eggs in the coming months.
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