India, March 17 -- The United States is currently in the midst of a "scramble" - but not the kind many Americans are used to making for breakfast. A catastrophic outbreak of bird flu has devastated poultry stocks across the country, causing egg prices to soar to alarming heights. Projections suggest that this year, egg prices in the US may rise by a staggering 41%, sending shockwaves through households already grappling with inflation. The egg crisis is no small issue since whether it's for a morning omelette, baking, or even industrial food production, eggs are a cornerstone of American life.

The price hikes have left many questioning how a nation as powerful and resource-rich as the United States could find itself facing a shortage of ...