SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Freshly scrambled eggs sit on a counter at Miracle Mile Cafe on February 13, 2025 in San Rafael, California. As egg prices surge across the U.S. due to avian flu, small businesses are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of eggs and, in some cases, are raising prices of dishes and baked goods with eggs. According to the USDA, egg prices are expected to increase over 20 percent in 2025 from the $4.15-a-dozen national average in late 2024. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)