Food security

Avian Flu Threatening U.S. Poultry, Eggs Supply

Suppliers of U.S.-bred poultry are in crisis mode as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to receive reports of avian influenza outbreaks, primarily from farms in the Midwest. As of May 27, the USDA has reported a total of 187 outbreaks adding up to nearly 42.2 million birds affected by the avian flu.