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Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens

Bird flu outbreaks have contributed to rising egg prices soaring around at the country. The USDA estimates that infected flocks contribute to these rising egg prices, as the virus can reduce egg production and cause deformed shells.

The (Raleigh) News & Observer … · 1d

Bird flu detected in North Carolina turkey flock, Agriculture Department says

Turkeys in a commercial Sampson County flock have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, the N.C. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.

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Flock of turkeys tests positive for bird flu in eastern North Carolina

A flock of turkeys in eastern North Carolina was found to have tested positive for the disease best known as “bird flu.” The flock, which is from a farm in Sampson County, was the second batch of commercial poultry to test positive for the disease in 2025,

Bird flu driving egg prices

Second bird flu outbreak detected in NC as egg prices approach record highs

According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, a commercial turkey operation in Sampson County has tested positive for high-path avian influenza. An NCDA&CS lab in Raleigh first identified the sample and was confirmed to have bird flu by a USDA lab.

The (Raleigh) News & Observer … · 1d

Are eggs & poultry products safe to eat amid spread of bird flu? Plus, impact on prices

The humble egg, one of nature’s perfect foods, a self-packaged, relatively inexpensive source of protein that can serve as a lowly hangover remedy or help a souffle rise to heavenly heights, is also a great teacher. It’s helping Americans understand how a free-market economy works: When demand is high and supply is low, prices rise.

Here’s Why Egg Prices Are So High—And May Get Worse As Bird Flu Persists

The Department of Agriculture warned egg prices may increase more than 20% this year, after December saw a year-over-year increase of 36.8%.

Wilmington Star-News on MSN2d

Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US

The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.

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Commercial turkey flock in Sampson County tests positive for bird flu

A flock of turkeys at a commercial facility in Sampson County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza, or bird flu.

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