U.S. Experiences Egg Shortage Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

In November and December alone, 17.2 million egg-laying hens died as a result of the virus.

U.S. food markets are experiencing a shortage of eggs.

The highly contagious avian influenza has disrupted the egg market.

In November and December alone, 17.2 million egg-laying hens died as a result of the virus.

That involves nearly half of all birds killed by the virus last year.

It is expected to take months to replace those flocks.

The issue is causing some shortages in certain markets.