How to Spot a Good Egg

Cracking the mystery behind the codes and labels on your carton

How to Buy Eggs
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Eggs have weathered some stormy times in recent years, with prices flapping up and down since 2023 due to recurring outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) that have caused shortages. Whatever the cost may be, however, eggs remain a beloved breakfast (or lunch or dinner) staple and one of the mos...

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