New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a stern warning to businesses against price gouging on eggs and poultry amid a nationwide bird flu outbreak that has significantly disrupted supply chains and driven prices to record highs.

New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of eggs and poultry amid a national bird flu outbreak. The bird flu has affected poultry and dairy farms across the country,

While U.S. residents have gotten used to high prices at the grocery store, the cost of eggs is expected to rise even further this year.