Egg prices peaked due to a deadly outbreak of bird flu that spread across the United States, resulting in the death of millions of egg-laying chickens. Major producers may also have engaged in alleged anti-competitive behavior to drive prices up, prompting an antitrust investigation by the Department of Justice in March.

Grocery shoppers have been forced to scramble since egg prices have been consistently high. With the cost of Grade A eggs hitting a record high of $5.90 per dozen in February, many consumers have had eggs on their faces.

Wholesale egg prices fell to $3.00 a dozen last week, a 9% decline from the previous week, the USDA said. The decline follows February's 10-year price high when eggs retailed for