Who’s cracking up prices? Justice Department scrambles to investigate soaring egg prices

The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into soaring egg prices, examining whether major producers have colluded to restrict supply and inflate costs. The inquiry focuses on leading egg firms like Cal-Maine Foods and Rose Acre Farms. While producers cite avian flu as the main cause of price hikes, consumer groups argue corporate profiteering may be at play. The investigation is still in its early stages and may not lead to legal action, but concerns over potential antitrust violations continue to grow.