Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.

Egg seizures at the US border have risen by 116% in early 2025 as prices hit record highs due to a devastating bird flu outbreak, CBC news reports. Soaring egg prices in the US have led to a sharp increase in illegal imports from neighboring countries.

Egg prices, which hit a record high of $8.17 per dozen in early March 2025, have since dropped rapidly to $4.90 per dozen within a week, marking one of the sharpest declines in recent history. While this might signal relief for consumers, it doesn’t necessarily mean grocery shoppers will immediately see prices return to normal.