avian
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The department has been investigating the egg market since early in the Trump administration, when prices skyrocketed following an egg shortage that producers attributed to the worst outbreak of avian flu in American history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
What has helped is that the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has faded.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
The company said the falling prices reflected improved supply as avian flu subsided and average flock sizes increased.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Still, threats remain: Rat poison, electrocution on power lines, lead poisoning, West Nile virus and avian flu top the list.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“Are you trying to give us all avian flu? Put that down! Throw it away! And—take a shower, for Pete’s sake!”
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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