Some grocery store shelves have been without eggs in recent weeks. What is causing the shortage, and when will it ease?

When you think of the avian flu, you often think of eggs, but eggs go into many things like cookies and we’re getting answers on how a local business that sells baked goods is being impacted.

So my family eats a ton of eggs, we love that they are low-calorie, high in protein,” Lori Cushman of Harwinton said.  An egg-lover, Cushman recently said she has noticed bare shelves at the grocery store.

The spread of avian influenza (HPAI) has also impacted the nationwide supply of poultry products, including eggs. Experts discuss whether it's safe to continue eating eggs.

Shares of Cal-Maine Foods were trading higher after the egg producer beat quarterly earnings estimates thanks to strong demand and higher prices. Cal-Maine stock gained 4.7% to $108.50 in premarket trading Wednesday.

The Impact of Bird Flu on Egg Prices

Bird flu is affecting egg production in Pennsylvania and several other states, causing prices to rise. The big picture: The first bird flu-related human death was confirmed this week in Louisiana. At least 66 human cases have been confirmed in the U.

Avian flu outbreaks and increased demand during the holiday season continue to be blamed for increasing egg prices and decreasing stock available at some Massachusetts grocery stores.