Soaring egg prices due to an avian flu outbreak have hit American consumers hard, particularly fitness enthusiasts who relied on eggs for protein. Prices rose significantly from $1.50 to $7.76 per dozen in three years, leading some to seek alternatives. While they cut back on egg consumption, many have found ways to maintain protein intake through meat, dairy, or protein supplements. Notably, incidents like the theft of 100,000 eggs showcase the extreme pressures of this surge in prices. Economists warn that prices are unlikely to stabilize soon, causing ongoing stress for consumers.
"They are the ride-or-die for breakfast," said Ken Nodes, a fitness coach based in New Jersey who usually eats four to five eggs a day. "But we've been forced to adapt."
The wholesale price for a dozen Midwest Large eggs has jumped from $1.50 to $7.76 over the past three years because of an avian flu outbreak laying waste to chicken coops nationwide.
Approximately 100,000 eggs - worth about $40,000 - were stolen from a distribution trailer in Pennsylvania.
Back when prices were lower, Gabriel Clark, who goes to the gym four to five times a week, said eggs were an especially easy and cheap way to get enough protein in the morning.
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