If you do the grocery shopping in your house, you have probably noticed that egg prices are going up again. It’s being blamed on an outbreak of bird flu.

A dozen large eggs on average costs about $2.76. That’s nearly double the cost they were sold for in April and May.

The increase can be traced to the avian influenza that struck the Midwest in December. It led to the death of 49-million chickens and turkeys, and left producers scrambling.

In Manhattan, the price for a dozen eggs ranges from $5 to $6. For organic it goes up to $7.59.

For many people eggs are a staple they’re just not willing to do without.

Some consumer experts believe there isn’t a supply issue yet because some people are avoiding the egg aisle at the grocery store.

(Source: WCBSTV)