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Published: May 22, 2015 1 min read
Eggs produced from cage-free hens on sale in a supermarket in New York on Saturday, January 3, 2015. The recent outbreak of Avian Flu which impacted 10% of the egg-laying chickens has cut into the supply of eggs.
Richard B. Levine—Newscom

More than half of American consumers say they are concerned about the bird flu outbreak, according to an NPD Group survey. And yes, there's ample reason to fret: The virus has killed nearly 40 million birds, including 32 million hens, or about 10% of the nation's egg producers. Understandably, egg prices have spiked as a consequence. The incredible edible egg isn't the only everyday purchase that is getting more expensive for consumers lately. The price tags on these items are also going up.