Publix reported experiencing egg shortages in its Florida stores due to the Avian Bird Flu (HPAI) outbreak, which is creating a high demand for eggs.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – South Florida shoppers have been on an egg hunt at local Publix stores after finding empty shelves. The Lakeland-based grocer said there’s a shortage due to the bird flu outbreak. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’re looking for eggs at Publix, you’re likely out of luck. The Florida-based supermarket on Wednesday said there’s an egg shortage because of the bird flu outbreak. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Publix shoppers will have a more limited selection when it comes to buying eggs for the near future. According to a Publix spokesperson, the demand for eggs has risen due to shortages caused by the Avian Bird Flu, also known as HPAI.

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