Pennsylvania Egg Heist Highlights Food Security Concerns

The theft of 100,000 eggs worth $40,000 underscores vulnerabilities in the food supply chain as prices and shortages persist.

Thieves stole 100,000 organic eggs from a Pennsylvania supplier, Pete & Gerry’s, in a heist valued at $40,000.
Egg prices have surged due to ongoing bird flu outbreaks, supply chain disruptions, and new state regulations requiring cage-free production.
The U.S. has lost over 13 million egg-laying hens in December 2024 alone, with total bird losses nearing 145 million since 2022.
Consumers face record-high egg prices, with some areas seeing costs as high as $8 per dozen, leading to stockpiling and purchase limits in stores.
Experts warn that the theft highlights the increasing value of food commodities and the fragility of the modern food supply system.