Trader Joe’s has implemented a nationwide limit of one dozen eggs per customer per day due to ongoing supply issues caused by a bird flu outbreak. The policy aims to ensure more customers have access to eggs.
The outbreak, which began in 2022, forces farms to cull entire flocks upon detection of the virus, drastically reducing supply. Egg prices have surged nearly 40% over the past year, with further increases expected.
Other businesses, like Waffle House, have responded by adding a $0.50 surcharge per egg to offset rising costs.
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