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Egg smuggling has risen rapidly in the US – here’s why
The average price of a dozen large white eggs soared to $8.64 (£6.17) at the beginning of March, more than quadruple the long-term average of $2 (£1.54). Here's everything you need to know about how America has been scrambling for eggs, and why.
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Customers buying eggs in Costco face a limit. Pic: AP
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Illegal eggs seized by the US border force. Pic: US Customs and Border Protection
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Pic: US Customs and Border Protection
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