Most Americans know that eggs are both incredible and edible. But now they’re political too. As the average price of a dozen large, grade-A eggs continues to soar amid a raging bird-flu outbreak — hitting $4.

The bird flu outbreak that started in 2022 is the main reason egg prices are up so much. Anytime the virus is found on a poultry farm, the entire flock is slaughtered to help limit the virus' spread. And with massive egg farms routinely housing more than 1 million chickens, just a few infections can cause a supply crunch.

Curious why egg prices have gone up recently? Jason Chun has some answers why. President Trump and Elon Musk, two powerful figures, were initially united for the cameras and the "greater good," but their marriage made in heaven has now officially ended due to their conflicting ideologies and egos.

Americans should brace for continued high egg prices this year, with estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture projecting a 20% increase.

Use full-fat dairy products as an egg substitute at a ratio of 1/4 cup per egg. This is particularly great (and forgiving) in pancake recipes. For every egg, stir 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Mix until the cornstarch fully dissolves.

A carton of eggs today costs more than $4 on average, up from about $2.50 a year ago. Prices aren’t the only thing making headlines — the virus has recently taken a human life, too. After nearly three years of warnings from leading public health and animal agriculture experts that bird flu was becoming a threat to human beings,

Americans can expect to pay more for eggs in 2025, as Avian flu continues to hurt commercial and backyard livestock nationwide. According to the US Department of Agriculture, egg prices are predicted to increase by 20.