Geraldine’s Counter has been forced to add a 75-cent surcharge on all egg dishes after seeing wholesale egg costs double over the last year.
SEATTLE — Restaurants and grocery stores in western Washington are grappling with unprecedented egg prices and supply shortages as the widespread avian flu outbreak continues to devastate poultry flocks across the nation.
The costs are forcing major retailers like Trader Joe’s and Costco to implement purchase limits. These restrictions have created new challenges for both businesses and shoppers who rely heavily on eggs.
Geraldine’s Counter, a popular Seattle breakfast restaurant, has been forced to add a 75-cent surcharge on all
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