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Egg Prices Surge Again Even as Inflation Eases

Prices for the staple rose 10.4% in February even as overall inflation eased a bit. An outbreak of avian influenza continued to contribute to a nationwide egg shortage.

By Danielle Kaye

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U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring Prices

The Justice Department inquiry is said to be focused on potential antitrust violations among the country’s largest egg producers.

By Lauren Hirsch Danielle Kaye and Julie Creswell

Agriculture and Farming Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues Avian Influenza Cal Maine Foods Inc Chickens Eggs Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Rose Acre Farms Inc United Egg Producers

U.S. Investigates Egg Producers Over Soaring Prices

The Justice Department inquiry is said to be focused on potential antitrust violations among the country’s largest egg producers.

By Lauren Hirsch Danielle Kaye and Julie Creswell

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Is Bird Flu the Only Reason Egg Prices Are Soaring?

The nation’s biggest egg producer has seen rising revenues and profits. Now some Democrats are calling for an investigation into pricing practices in the industry.

By Danielle Kaye and Julie Creswell