The cost of a carton is soaring nationwide, breaking new records as the bird flu outbreak grows. Zoom out: A dozen large eggs in the Midwest hit an "unprecedented" $6.07 in early January, surpassing the previous record of $5.

Some grocery stores are reporting a limited egg supply due to avian influenza, which is also known as bird flu.

The price of eggs has skyrocketed -- if eggs are even available -- at some Reno grocers as avian flu continues to cause nationwide shortages. The shelves have been empty for nearly three weeks at the Safeway at Damonte Ranch Town Center, according to employee Avi Weiss.

Shopping for eggs feels like a game of chance lately. One day, your go-to eggs are there. The next, the shelves might be sparse. The big picture: Grocery stores nationwide are experiencing egg shortages due to the Bird Flu,

Hannaford's Communications Manager Caitlin Cortelyo said because of the avian flu, fewer eggs are available to retailers and that customers may see shortages.

WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan spoke with one Boston restaurant owner who says egg prices have doubled. President Biden stood next to Gov. Gavin Newsom and pledged full federal support as fires burned through Los Angeles County.