Bird Flu Still Having A Huge Impact On Egg Supply, Prices In California

KQED's The California Report - A podcast by KQED

If you've been in your local market recently, you may have noticed empty shelves in the aisle where you normally find eggs. With the spread of bird flu, which is infecting chickens throughout the country, eggs have gotten expensive. Really expensive. The average price of a dozen eggs in California is now around $9. Reporter: Manola Secaira, CapRadio The University of California has announced it's putting a pause on all new hires, in the face of uncertainty over its budget. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices