Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.

Egg prices are skyrocketing across the country, and New York has been hit hard, with the average cost rising to $7.24 per dozen. The bird flu outbreak, which has resulted in millions of poultry being euthanized,

Across the country, grocery shoppers are facing sticker shock and empty shelves as egg prices continue to skyrocket. Once an affordable staple, eggs have become increasingly expension -- and sometimes,