Bird Flu and Chicken Deaths

As of January 2025, more than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the United States have died from bird flu. This is the worst impact on the US egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022. 

• The number includes chickens that were culled to contain the virus. 
• The deaths have contributed to record-high egg prices across all production types, including conventional, cage-free, and certified organic. 
• To encourage farmers to report infections and help stop the virus from spreading, the USDA pays producers for the eggs and poultry they cull. 
• The federal government has spent $1.25 billion compensating farmers for chickens lost to bird flu since the outbreak began. 

Just Egg is a plant-based egg substitute that is easy to cook and has a similar nutritional profile to chicken eggs. It’s made from mung beans and is egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. 

• Easy to cook 
• No cholesterol 
• 69% less saturated fat than chicken eggs 
• Can be used in baking, omelets, and scrambled eggs
• You can buy Just Egg at most grocery stores