Authorities in Pennsylvania are investigating the theft of 1 lakh eggs worth $40,000 from Pete and Gerry’s Organics LLC. The heist comes amid a nationwide egg shortage caused by a severe bird flu outbreak, pushing prices as high as $11.99 per dozen in some US cities. Restaurants and consumers are struggling as wholesale egg prices hit $7 per dozen. With 104 million hens lost since 2022, the crisis shows no signs of easing.
