The bird flu virus is a rising concern in the United States. Learn about how it is affecting poultry and dairy supply chains. The post What bird flu means for your eggs, chicken, and dairy: What you need to know appeared first on The Manual.

Within 24 to 48 hours of the first detection of the virus, state and federal animal health officials work with farms to cull infected flocks to reduce the risk of transmission. That’s followed by extensive disinfection and months of surveillance and testing to make sure the virus isn’t still lurking somewhere on-site.

Some grocery stores, like Trader Joe's, are announcing they are limiting customers to buying only a dozen eggs at a time. Some restaurants are even adding a surcharge for egg dishes. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more on this story.