Impact of Bird Flu Outbreak on Egg Prices and Border Seizures

SOURCE www.npr.org
Due to the bird flu outbreak, egg prices have risen, leading to an increase in people attempting to bring eggs into the U.S. illegally. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported a rise in egg seizures while interceptions of fentanyl have fallen. The Agriculture Department is working on importing eggs legally to address the shortage.

Key Points

  • Egg prices have risen due to the bird flu outbreak
  • CBP is intercepting more eggs at the border
  • Fentanyl interceptions have dropped
  • US drug overdose deaths have fallen
  • The US poultry industry has been impacted by the avian flu outbreak
  • Agriculture Department is working on importing eggs to address shortages

Pros

  • Efforts to contain bird flu are necessary for public health safety
  • Increased interceptions of illegal eggs can prevent the spread of disease

Cons

  • Higher egg prices may affect consumers and businesses
  • Shortages of eggs can lead to attempts to smuggle them illegally