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March 31, 2025
News

Mass Recall of 212K Pounds of Egg Substitute Amid Bleach Contamination Fears.

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❓What Happened: More than 212,000 pounds of egg substitute have been recalled due to potential contamination with bleach.

👥 Who’s Involved: The food manufacturer that produced the egg substitutes; products include well-known brands such as Egg Beaters and Bob Evans Better’n Eggs.

📍 Where & When: Nationwide recall announced on March 31, 2025. Products affected were possibly distributed to grocery stores and food service establishments across the U.S.

💬 Key Quote: The FDA announced the need to discard these products due to possible contamination risks.

⚠️ Impact: Consumers are advised to dispose of affected products, although no illnesses have been reported. The USDA deems the health risk as negligible at this time.

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A significant recall has been initiated by a food manufacturer involving more than 212,000 pounds of egg substitute products, due to potential contamination with bleach. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the recall affects several well-known items found in grocery stores and distributed to food service establishments across the nation.

The products specifically involved are 32-ounce cartons bearing the brand names Egg Beaters Original, Cage-Free Original, and Cage-Free Original frozen liquid egg substitutes. In addition, Bob Evans Better’n Eggs, known for being made with real egg whites, is included in the recall. These items can be identified by a marking on the carton labeled as “G-1-8-0-4.” Consumers are strongly urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for these products and dispose of them promptly to avoid any health risks.

While the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) believes that the health risks posed by the contamination are likely minimal, consumer safety still necessitates the recall. The recall extends nationwide, and the FDA advises that establishments or consumers already in possession of these specific egg substitutes refrain from using them.

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March 26, 2025
William Upton
Economy

Trump Egg Prices Down Nearly 60 Percent Since Last Month.

Wholesale egg prices continue to fall, with costs down 59 percent from February. Last month, President Donald J. Trump‘s Department of Agriculture (USDA) took action to put downward pressure on egg prices, including a surge of resources to combat avian flu outbreaks among the U.S. poultry population.

“Gasoline’s way down. Eggs are way down. Groceries are down, very substantially. Almost everything is down,” President Trump said yesterday evening at the White House. “Now I’d like to see interest rates come down a little bit, and you’re going to see billions of dollars, even trillions of dollars, coming into our country very soon in the form of tariffs.”

While wholesale prices have fallen, the Trump administration and industry experts caution that it could still take some time for consumers to see changes in their retail prices. The cost of eggs began to climb rapidly late last year as large-scale poultry cullings impacted egg producers due to the spread of bird flu on chicken farms. These measures significantly restricted the supply of eggs, which caused a rapid increase in cost. Price increases were further exacerbated by a spike in demand due to consumer fears that prices would rise further.

In addition to allocating further resources to end avian flu outbreaks, the Trump administration has cleared the way for new imports of eggs from designated countries, including Brazil. The alleviation of supply constraints should help drive down prices further.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins noted earlier this month that the measures have already contributed—for instance—to a 50 percent drop in wholesale prices in New York State.

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Wholesale egg prices continue to fall, with costs down 59 percent from February. Last month, President Donald J. Trump's Department of Agriculture (USDA) took action to put downward pressure on egg prices, including a surge of resources to combat avian flu outbreaks among the U.S. poultry population. show more
March 17, 2025
William Upton
Economy

Egg Prices Continue to Plummet Under Trump.

The price of eggs continues to fall in the United States following measures taken by President Donald J. Trump‘s White House to increase supply and reduce costs. Under the policies of former President Joe Biden, the price of a dozen eggs had hit $6.55 by January 21, 2025. However, President Trump’s actions have reduced egg prices by nearly 50 percent since his inauguration, with the newest average price-per-dozen now at $3.45, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Daily National Shell Egg Index Report.

Since the Trump administration announced new measures to tackle the high cost of eggs in late February, prices have continued to drop. Notably, just two weeks after the new measures were announced, the price of a dozen eggs had fallen by nearly $2.00. Notably, the Trump administration is set to invest around a billion dollars in stabilizing prices, largely by combatting avian flu and supporting vaccine research.

Under the former Biden government, large-scale poultry and egg farm culls—due to avian flu outbreaks—greatly constrained the supply of chicken and eggs in the United States, causing a spike in prices. Additionally, grocery prices—across the board—had risen under Biden due to runaway inflationary pressures.

Economic data released last week indicates that President Trump has halted inflation, with upward cost pressure on producers and core prices both dropping.

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The price of eggs continues to fall in the United States following measures taken by President Donald J. Trump's White House to increase supply and reduce costs. Under the policies of former President Joe Biden, the price of a dozen eggs had hit $6.55 by January 21, 2025. However, President Trump's actions have reduced egg prices by nearly 50 percent since his inauguration, with the newest average price-per-dozen now at $3.45, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Daily National Shell Egg Index Report. show more
March 11, 2025
Economy
News

Egg Prices Are Down Nearly $2.00 in Just 13 Days Following Trump Plan to Lower Cost.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday that egg prices nationwide have begun falling following the Trump administration’s efforts to boost domestic supply. According to Rollins, following measures implemented late last month, the average cost of a dozen eggs has decreased by nearly $2.00.

“A good piece of news we just got in the last day or two is that the average cost of a dozen eggs has now gone down $1.85 since we announced our plan about a week and a half ago,” Rollins said in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter). However, the Agriculture Secretary did warn that prices could creep back up slightly as the country heads into the Easter holiday and demand increases.

In a recent op-ed, Rollins detailed the administration’s strategy to tackle egg prices, which climbed significantly under former President Joe Biden following mass culls of chickens to combat avian flu outbreaks and inflationary pressure. “This five-point strategy won’t erase the problem overnight, but we’re confident that it will restore stability to the egg market over the next three to six months,” Rollins wrote, adding: “This approach will also ensure stability over the next four years and beyond.”

Notably, the Trump administration is set to invest around a billion dollars in stabilizing prices, with the money largely going toward combatting bird flu and supporting vaccine research.

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday that egg prices nationwide have begun falling following the Trump administration's efforts to boost domestic supply. According to Rollins, following measures implemented late last month, the average cost of a dozen eggs has decreased by nearly $2.00. show more
February 26, 2025
Economy
News

Agriculture Secretary Rollins Announces $1 Billion Plan to Slash Egg Prices.

President Donald J. Trump‘s Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA), Brooke Rollins, has laid out a plan to reduce egg prices. “This five-point strategy won’t erase the problem overnight, but we’re confident that it will restore stability to the egg market over the next three to six months,” Rollins said on Wednesday, adding: “This approach will also ensure stability over the next four years and beyond.”

Egg prices have climbed significantly in recent months, driven largely by a widespread disease outbreak that has resulted in poultry cullings limiting supply. President Trump’s administration has been committed to lowering consumer costs, a key campaign promise for the America First leader. Recent polls suggest addressing this issue is crucial to maintaining the President’s favorable approval ratings.

Rollins pointed to ongoing incidents of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, as a significant factor causing the price increase. To combat this, she announced a $1 billion investment dedicated to controlling bird flu, funded partly by savings identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The investment includes $500 million for biosecurity initiatives to help stop the flu’s spread among poultry producers. Another $400 million is earmarked for those producers experiencing significant production declines due to the flu, and $100 million will support vaccine research.

Currently, poultry farmers typically cull infected flocks to combat flu outbreaks. However, Rollins expressed optimism that vaccinations could lessen the need for this practice, ensuring a more stable supply. Additionally, she promised to explore possibilities for deregulating the industry to promote efficiency, and is considering egg imports as a temporary measure to boost supply.

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President Donald J. Trump's Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA), Brooke Rollins, has laid out a plan to reduce egg prices. "This five-point strategy won’t erase the problem overnight, but we’re confident that it will restore stability to the egg market over the next three to six months," Rollins said on Wednesday, adding: "This approach will also ensure stability over the next four years and beyond." show more
February 21, 2025
Wake Up Right
Economy

Democrats, Media Suddenly Notice Inflation.

Democrats and the mainstream media are suddenly obsessed with the price of eggs after spending the last four years essentially denying the existence of inflation at all under Joe Biden.

What changed? The man in the White House.

Back up: When Biden took office in January 2021, the average cost of a dozen eggs was $1.46. By the time he left last month, the price had surged to over $4.50—a more than 200 percent increase.

  • Perspective: Throughout Trump’s first term, the price was stable at around $1.75 per dozen.

The details: According to Google Trends, there was a 0 percent interest score in news stories about “egg prices” in the final year of Biden’s residency. But once Trump was sworn in, the interest score spiked, peaking at 100 percent between January 26 and February 1st, driven by:

  • 📰 The media: CNN has written dozens of articles on egg prices since Trump was sworn in, including one with the headline: “Trump pledged to bring down food prices on Day One. Instead, eggs are getting more expensive”
  • 🤡 Democrat politicians: Sen. Chuck Schumer chastised: “The President owes the American people some answers: what is he going to do about the price of eggs exacerbated by bird flu?”

What caused this egg crisis? A mix of avian flu outbreaks, Biden’s mass killing of hens, and rising production costs.

  • 🦠 Avian flu outbreak: Since 2022, there have been several waves of the highly contagious Avian Influenza [bird flu].
  • 🐔 Culling hens: Since 2022, over 150 million birds have been culled in an attempt to contain the contagious virus. For perspective, today, there are a total of 369 million egg-layers in the U.S.
  • 🚚 Inflation under Biden has driven the prices of grain and transportation costs—also contributing to higher egg prices.

Trump’s plan: Currently, the Department of Agriculture compensates poultry farmers for culling entire flocks exposed to bird flu, but it does not pay for birds that die from the disease. This incentivizes the mass slaughter of our bird supply.

  • The Trump administration is currently looking at ways to revolutionize the agriculture industry’s response to these diseases by focusing on tighter biosecurity and medication.
  • Kevin Hassett, who leads Trump’s National Economic Council, told CBS News that the administration is “working with all the best people in government, including academics around the country and around the world.”

Big picture: Egg prices will likely continue to rise while poultry farmers rebuild their bird populations. And Democrats will continue to lay the blame on Trump. But this is a problem he inherited, not one he created.

Real talk from G: I think this is a strategic mistake by Democrats. Egg prices are a volatile item to hitch their wagons to. The price quickly fluctuates up or down [In January 2023, prices hit $4.80 before falling to just $2.04 a few months later], meaning Trump can and likely will get them back down in the $2-3 dollar range. They’re setting him up for a big win.

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Democrats and the mainstream media are suddenly obsessed with the price of eggs after spending the last four years essentially denying the existence of inflation at all under Joe Biden. show more