Videos going viral on social media have shown frenzied scenes in the egg aisles of major retailers like Trader Joe’s and Costco.

Groceries and restaurants throughout the country are taking measures to limit demand for eggs. If you can even find eggs at your local store, you may not be allowed to stockpile them. Consumers are reporting that,

A deadly outbreak of avian flu has wiped out nearly half of the egg-laying hens in the U.S., leaving grocery store aisles empty, driving up prices and forcing retailers to limit purchases to curb hoarding.