Egg shortage due to avian flu expected to ease by 2025, says USDA

As avian flu scrambles the nationwide egg supply, Bay Area consumers face limited availability of the breakfast staple, with shortages expected to persist until mid-2025, according to U.S. agriculture officials.

Some supermarkets in the region report empty shelves, while others are rationing purchases to ensure eggs remain available to all customers.

Since early November, avian flu has led to the loss or culling of more than 6.5 million egg-laying hens across the country, including...