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Coles Imposes Nationwide Egg Limits Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Jun 10, 2024, 01:00 AM

Coles has introduced a nationwide purchase limit on eggs as bird flu continues to impact poultry farms in Victoria. The supermarket giant has capped sales at two cartons per customer in all states except Western Australia. This measure comes after bird flu was detected on a fifth Victorian poultry farm, prompting concerns over egg shortages. Consumers are being urged not to stockpile eggs amid the outbreak.