Millions of egg-laying hens have been lost due to the bird flu, causing egg production to slow and prices to skyrocket. Here’s what to know about whether eggs are safe to eat — and what to try if grocery store shelves are empty.

Experts say it is safe to eat fully cooked eggs to prevent the H5N1 virus or foodborne illnesses like salmonella. Here’s what it means to fully cook your eggs, the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized eggs,

Bird flu has become an issue in Georgia as well as many other areas of the country. Now that is taking a toll on breakfast tables. In a letter from Waffle House's headquarters in Norcross on Monday, the diner chain has implemented a 50-cent surcharge per egg to all menus.