Egg prices expected to climb
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(ABC 6 News) — A new projection has egg prices soaring much higher than predicted because of bird flu outbreaks.
The Ag Department now expects prices to rise more than 40% this year, which is more than double the increase predicted just last month.
Despite the projection, McDonald’s has vowed not to impose a surcharge on menu items with eggs. However, Denny’s, Waffle House, and many other restaurants and bakeries say they have no other choice but to raise prices.
The Trump administration says it will release a new plan soon to tackle bird flu.