Egg companies made $1.22B in profit off $6 carton
Three major U.S. egg producers have reached a settlement with the Justice Department and 17 states over allegations of price-fixing. The companies will pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to resolve claims that they artificially inflated prices between 2022 and 2025.
Why it matters
This case highlights government efforts to combat corporate collusion and address the impact of price manipulation on consumer food costs.
The U.S. Justice Department and 17 states reached settlement agreements with three major egg producers this week to resolve allegations that the companies illegally colluded for years to raise prices, including when the cost soared to record highs last year.
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