Signage posted in the Northeastern dining halls March 13 reported that they may not have eggs available in the coming weeks due to an ongoing nationwide shortage.
“Due to supply shortages, egg availability may be limited in the coming weeks,” the signs, posted in the International Village and Stetson East dining halls, read. “We are working closely with our suppliers to improve availability.”
The sign is prominently displayed at the front of the “Asian Kitchen” in International Village, which doubles as an omelet or “Eggs Your Way” station most days. Northeastern’s “Dine on Campus” website still listed eggs as a menu option as of March 13.
With a nationwide spike in avian influenza, or bird flu, the entire country has seen egg shortages and price surges. Before the spread of bird flu, eggs averaged $2 a dozen; in February, it cost around $5.90 a dozen. Eggs are now 60% more expensive than in 2024, and prices continue to climb.
Egg prices rose more than 10% from January to February this year, according to Forbes. Bird flu has wreaked havoc on the entire market with prices expected to climb by over 40% by the end of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In response, some of the country’s largest grocery store chains, including Walmart and Trader Joe’s, are limiting the number of eggs that individual consumers can purchase.
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced a five-point plan and a $1 billion investment to combat bird flu and bring down egg costs, The Wall Street Journal reported. The plan consists of biosecurity measures for egg farms, financial relief for egg producers, chicken vaccinations, importing eggs and more. Experts say the plan has merit but likely will not efficiently bring down egg prices.
