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Researchers have stressed that bird flu still poses a minimal risk to the general public, though that may change as the virus continues to circulate and potentially mutate. But the many empty shelves in stores and higher prices on the eggs that people can find have raised concerns among consumers about the safety of the egg supply.

Cracker Barrel won’t add a surcharge for eggs, unlike some competitors. Rewards members get "double pegs" on egg dishes through next Wednesday. The bird flu outbreak has caused egg prices to skyrocket,

Massachusetts restaurants have been feeling the pinch from egg shortages caused by bird flu outbreaks. Millions of egg-laying hens have been culled across the country because of the virus. This, coupled with rising demand from customers,