Why are eggs so expensive in California? Here's what to know about prices and supply
Bird flu continues to play a part in higher egg prices in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a Jan. 10 report, said a dozen large shell eggs in the state rose to $8.97. "Demand for shell eggs eased slightly in the immediate post-holiday period but remained atypically strong in contrast to past year trends when demand retreated from holiday highs into early January,