Trader Joe's and other retailers have moved to limit the number of eggs customers can buy as a result of the national shortage.

We hope these limits will help to ensure that as many of our customers who need eggs are able to purchase them‚” a Trader Joe’s representative said in an email.

Trader Joe's, Costco, and Sprouts are limiting egg purchases due to a shortage caused by a bird flu outbreak. They aim to ensure availability for more customers as egg prices soar.

According to the filing, the company plans to start building out 17,180 square feet of vacant space in the Kingwood Commons retail center in June, with completion expected in December. Orange, California-based Kip Klayton Architects is listed as the architect. TDLR listings are preliminary and are often subject to change.

Costco and Trader Joe’s announced they’re now limiting the amount of eggs customers can buy. Trader Joe’s is limiting purchases to one dozen per customer. Costco is limiting customers to three packages, which are typically sold in two or four dozen cartons.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Trader Joe’s and Costco stores across the country are setting limits on how many eggs customers can purchase as the avian flu continues to impact flocks. According to a statement Trader Joe's public relations department gave to ABC News, each customer will only be able to purchase one dozen per customer per day.