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Eggs aren't expensive enough

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Feb 26, 2025
Kenny Torrella, a senior reporter at Vox specializing in agriculture and the meat industry, dives deep into the recent egg price crisis driven by the devastating H5N1 bird flu outbreak. He discusses how millions of birds were euthanized, affecting supply and prices dramatically. Torrella highlights the health implications of factory farming practices and the challenges faced by communities near large poultry operations. Additionally, he addresses innovative community responses to high prices and the urgent need for reform in farming practices to prevent future outbreaks.
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ANECDOTE

Lucy Eggs

  • NYC bodega sells "Lucy eggs" (bags of three) due to high prices.
  • This highlights how egg prices are impacting consumer behavior.
INSIGHT

Bird Flu Impact

  • The 2022 bird flu outbreak, the worst in U.S. history, significantly impacted egg prices.
  • Millions of egg-laying hens died from infection or were culled to stop the spread.
ANECDOTE

Egg Theft

  • Eggs have become so valuable that they are targets for theft.
  • Thieves stole 100,000 eggs from a Pennsylvania farm.
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