Several grocery store chains are beginning to limit egg purchases. Here's a list of grocery stores limiting purchases

Several major grocery store chains are now limiting egg purchases to combat a nationwide egg shortage caused by an outbreak of the deadly avian flu. According to the USDA Egg Markets Overview, egg prices have surged to almost $9 per dozen,

The disease’s negative effect on the poultry industry is one reason for increased egg prices and shortages. Mashed reports that many major grocery chains are now limiting the amount of eggs shoppers can purchase at once to prevent people from panic buying.