Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket. Here’s what to know about whether eggs are safe to eat — and what to try if grocery store shelves are empty.

Experts say it is safe to eat fully cooked eggs to prevent the H5N1 virus or foodborne illnesses like salmonella. Here’s what it means to fully cook your eggs, the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized eggs,

That said, the cost of eggs isn't the only issue at stake with an avian flu epidemic: There are a lot of questions about whether eating eggs can get you sick amid the outbreak. Is

Costco and Trader Joe’s are placing limits on egg purchases to prevent hoarding after viral videos show shoppers stockpiling hundreds of eggs at a time.

Trader Joe's is one of a handful of grocery store chains that are placing restrictions on egg purchases to combat egg shortages and rising prices.