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February 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Egg prices soar as bird flu continues to spread

The national “wholesale” average price for eggs has increased 40 cents to $7.40 per dozen in the last 30 days, according to a new report by the USDA released over the weekend.
February 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
VIDEO: Egg prices soar as bird flu continues to spread
February 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM

What to know about the bird flu outbreak and its risk to your health and wallet

ABC News’ medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton and ABC’s Alexis Christoforous breakdown the health risk of the bird flu and the impacts it’s making on prices at the grocery store.
February 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: What to know about the bird flu outbreak and its risk to your health and wallet
February 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Egg prices hit record high 

The average cost of a dozen eggs hit $4.95 -- 81 cents higher than the month before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
VIDEO: Egg prices hit record high 
February 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM

2nd bird flu virus detected in western US. What does this mean for prevention?

After a different strain of bird flu was recently found in cattle for the first time, experts reveal what this means in our fight against the virus.
February 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Herd of cows eating hay in a dairy farm.
February 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM

Priced out of store-bought eggs? Rent a chicken.

Due to rising bird flu infections across the United States, an egg shortage has left many Americans scrambling. One solution: renting chickens.
February 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Rent The Chicken, a company that allows for people to have backyard hens for fresh eggs without the commitment of having hens permanently.
February 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM

Bird flu cases expand across the U.S.

A new CDC study shows some Americans, including farm workers and veterinarians, may have contracted bird flu without knowing they were exposed or having any symptoms.
February 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
VIDEO: Bird flu cases expand across the U.S.
February 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM

Blood samples show bird flu infection in veterinarians who didn't report symptoms

A new CDC report found evidence of previous bird flu infection in veterinary practitioners who work with cattle and who did not know they had been exposed.
February 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center research facility in Ames, Iowa, Aug. 6, 2024.
February 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Here's how long eggs stay fresh in the fridge, cooked or frozen

All your egg questions on freshness, storage and cooking tips answered as bird flu continues to impact the fresh egg supply in the U.S.
February 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Eggs are displayed for sale inside a Costco store in Hawthorne, Calif., on Jan. 26, 2023.
February 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Best egg alternatives and substitutes to try at home

Check out these egg alternatives as avian flu impacts egg-laying flocks, egg supply and egg prices.
February 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Stock photo of woman mixing ground flaxseed and flour.
February 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM

Supermarkets limit purchases on fresh eggs amid shortages

With the price of eggs skyrocketing as cases of bird flu spread among flocks across the United States, chains like Costco and Trader Joe's have implemented purchase limits.
February 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
VIDEO: Supermarkets limit purchases on fresh eggs amid shortages
February 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.
February 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
February 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM

2nd strain of bird flu infects cows for the 1st time: USDA

A second type of bird flu has been found in U.S. dairy cows for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.
February 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Herd of cows eating hay in a dairy farm.
February 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Bird flu virus at NYC zoos

Three ducks at the Queens Zoo died from the virus, which is suspected in the death of other birds at the Bronx Zoo, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
February 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
VIDEO: Bird flu virus at NYC zoos
February 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Bird flu outbreak may be expanding 

More than a dozen ducks and wild birds have died at two zoos in New York, believed to be caused from the bird flu virus.
February 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Bird flu outbreak may be expanding 
February 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM

NY temporarily closes live poultry markets to prevent spread of bird flu

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses the increase in bird flu cases that led to the temporary shutdown of New York’s live poultry markets.
February 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
NY temporarily closes live poultry markets to prevent spread of bird flu
February 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Bird flu concerns for New York

The governor of New York is enforcing stricter measures to curb avian flu in live bird markets.
February 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
VIDEO: Bird flu concerns for New York
February 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM

Bird flu continues to devastate poultry farms in the US

New York's governor is closing live poultry markets in New York City due to multiple bird infections. This comes amid reports of the worst human flu season in 15 years from the CDC.
February 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
VIDEO: Bird flu continues to devastate poultry farms in the US
February 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM

New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected

Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of avian flu in poultry were found at live bird markets.
February 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of avian flu in poultry were found at live bird markets in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, state officials said Friday.
February 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM

CDC: 67 human cases of bird flu across 10 states

As bird flu continues to spread across the United States, questions have emerged about the risk of contracting the virus from milk and eggs.
February 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
VIDEO: CDC: 67 human cases of bird flu across 10 states
February 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM

New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected

Officials said the shutdowns are prudent steps.
February 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
In this screen grab from a video, a chicken market is shown in New York, on Feb. 7, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM

Are eggs and milk still safe amid bird flu outbreak? Here's what you need to know

As bird flu spreads in the United States, are there are any risks of the virus from drinking milk or eating eggs? Here's what you need to know, according to experts.
February 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
A shopper browses for eggs in front of a sign posted about egg shortages at a PCC Community Markets grocery store, Jan. 27, 2025, in Seattle.
February 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM

2nd type of bird flu found in U.S. dairy cows

Federal regulators say the less-common D1.1 strain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle for the first time.
February 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Federal regulators say the less-common D1.1 strain of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle for the first time.
February 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Here's why eggs might not be on store shelves right now

Bird flu is continuing to spread across the United States, infecting wild birds and backyard poultry. It's causing egg prices to soar and availability to plummet.
February 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A customer picks up a dozen eggs to buy  in a Giant grocery store in McLean, Virginia on Jan. 28, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Bird flu strain found in wild birds detected in dairy cattle for 1st time

A strain of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cows in Nevada, according to the USDA.
February 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Bird flu strain found in wild birds detected in dairy cattle for 1st time
February 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Waffle House adds surcharge on eggs

Waffle House said the recent egg shortage has prompted "difficult decisions," with the chain adding a per-egg surcharge to its menu.
February 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In an aerial view, a Waffle House restaurant on July 30, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Fla.
February 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Bird flu concerns rising

Dr. Patel joins ABC News Live to deliver the latest on bird flu.
February 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Bird flu concerns rising
January 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Bird flu now 'widespread' among this state's birds

Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.
January 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In this 2015 file photo, chickens are seen in a contaminate farm while workers from the Animal Protection Ministry prepare to cull them to contain an outbreak of bird flu, at a farm in the village of Modeste, Ivory Coast, Aug. 14, 2015.
January 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM

2nd-largest egg producer in US confirms bird flu outbreak

One of the top egg producers in the U.S. confirmed that a farm tested positive for cases of bird flu over the weekend, the company said in a statement Tuesday.
January 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Stock image of an indoors chicken farm.
January 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM

Bird flu surge drives up egg prices 

The country’s bird flu outbreak is creating egg shortages and driving up prices. 
January 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
VIDEO: Bird flu surge drives up egg prices 
1 month ago

Growing bird flu outbreak spreads to more animals

New poultry infections detected in 28 states is causing a surge in egg prices.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Growing bird flu outbreak spreads to more animals
1 month ago

Long Island farm kills 100,000 ducks amid bird flu outbreak

Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, said it was forced to cease operations and euthanize its entire flock of ducks.
1 month ago
Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue, New York, said it was forced to cease operations and euthanize its entire flock of ducks.
1 month ago

Farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected

A farm in Long Island, New York, is being forced to euthanize its flock of more than 100,000 ducks after health officials detected cases of bird flu.
1 month ago
In this undated stock photo, ducks are seen standing in a farm.
1 month ago

CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu tests 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged hospitals to fast-track bird flu tests. This comes as a small number of people have tested positive for bird flu without known exposure. 
1 month ago
VIDEO: CDC urges hospitals to fast-track bird flu tests 
1 month ago

Bird flu detected at Georgia poultry facility

Federal and state officials race to contain any further spread of the virus and suspended poultry sales at auctions and flea markets until further notice.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Bird flu detected at Georgia poultry facility
1 month ago

Bird flu case poses 'serious threat'

Authorities call the bird flu virus detected at a commercial poultry facility in Georgia a serious threat to the agriculture industry.
1 month ago
Bird flu case poses 'serious threat'
1 month ago

Pharmaceutical giant awarded $590M for mRNA-based bird flu vaccine

Moderna has been awarded approximately $590 million from the federal government to help speed up the development of an mRNA-based bird flu vaccine, health officials said.
1 month ago
Avian influenza or bird flu.
1 month ago

What 3rd case of bird flu with unclear infection source means in fight against virus

A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?
1 month ago
An H5N1 avian influenza virus molecule.
1 month ago

What health experts believe could happen with bird flu in 2025

The CDC said the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
1 month ago
The CDC said the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
1 month ago

Egg prices skyrocket amid bird flu spread

Shoppers are scrambling to find store shelves stocked with eggs after a surge in bird flu cases caused egg suppliers to scale back production.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Egg prices skyrocket amid bird flu spread
1 month ago

What health experts believe will happen with bird flu in 2025

The CDC says the risk of bird flu to the general public is low, but public health experts say they are worried the virus could mutate and become more transmissible.
1 month ago
Herd of cows eating hay in a dairy farm.
1 month ago

1st confirmed human death from bird flu in US

The Louisiana Department of Health says the person was over the age of 65 with underlying health conditions and contracted the virus after being exposed through a flock of birds in a backyard.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 1st confirmed human death from bird flu in US
1 month ago

1st human bird flu death in US reported

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.
1 month ago
An H5N1 avian influenza virus molecule.
1 month ago

US records its 1st human bird flu death in Louisiana

A patient in Louisiana has died from bird flu, marking the first severe H5N1 infection reported in a U.S. resident, according to health officials.
1 month ago
VIDEO: US records its 1st human bird flu death in Louisiana
1 month ago

1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
1 month ago

Bird flu outbreaks infect animals across multiple states

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on the increasing number of bird flu cases in the U.S. on “This Week.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Bird flu outbreaks infect animals across multiple states
1 month ago

‘It is now time for new actions’ from the White House on bird flu: Dr. Ashish Jha

Dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha discusses the uptick in cases of bird flu on “This Week.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Dr. Ashish Jha
2 months ago

Aged raw cow's milk cheese samples nationwide to be tested for bird flu, FDA says

The FDA announced Monday it has begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese to test for bird flu as the U.S. battles an outbreak of the virus.
2 months ago
A sign for the Food And Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters on July 20, 2020 in White Oak, Md.
2 months ago

Bird flu mutated inside US patient: CDC

The bird flu virus in a seriously ill patient in Louisiana has mutated to better adapt to human airways, but authorities confirm it has not spread beyond that individual.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Bird flu mutated inside US patient: CDC
2 months ago

New bird flu warning for pet owners

Health officials are warning pet owners not to give their cats raw food after a house cat in Oregon died of bird flu.
2 months ago
Health officials are warning pet owners not to give their cats raw food after a house cat in Oregon died of bird flu.
2 months ago

Bird flu concerns lead LA County officials to warn against feeding pets raw food

Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.
2 months ago
Three influenza A (H5N1/bird flu) virus particles (rod-shaped). Note: Layout incorporates two CDC transmission electron micrographs that have been inverted, repositioned, and colorized by NIAID. Scale has been modified.