White House plans to use real eggs for the Easter Egg Roll, despite a strain on supply and concern over prices
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WASHINGTON — The annual White House tradition of rolling Easter eggs across the South Lawn is expected to proceed this year despite concern over egg prices and a strain on supply in recent months due to avian flu, a decision that’s getting mixed reviews from American egg farmers. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. "They were saying that for Easter ‘please don’t use eggs. Could you use plastic eggs?
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Main Idea: The White House plans to use real eggs for this year’s Easter Egg Roll, even as bird flu has reduced supply and kept egg prices high.
Key Points:
- The event is set for April 21 and will use 30,000 eggs, according to the American Egg Board.
- Some egg farmers support using real eggs, saying the event uses only a small number and is part of a long tradition.
- Other farmers object, saying eggs should be used to feed families during a time of shortage and higher prices.
- Bird flu has hit U.S. flocks hard, but egg prices have eased recently and are still above normal.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Using real eggs for a White House event may look wasteful to households facing higher grocery bills and tight supply.
Positive Impact
The Egg Board says the event uses a tiny share of US eggs and should not raise prices.
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- Emily MetzpersonMajorAI selected
President and CEO of the American Egg Board, quoted making a central statement defending the egg use.
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Central named official whose remarks announce the decision to use real eggs for the Easter Egg Roll.
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Named egg farmer providing a supporting viewpoint on whether real eggs should be used.
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First lady referenced through her spokesman in the event’s planning and public messaging.
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Spokesman for the first lady quoted commenting on the partners and egg farmers involved.
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Named egg farmer providing a contrasting supporting viewpoint against using real eggs.
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Named egg farmer and social media figure cited among donors and farm operators.
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Named egg farm affected by bird flu and cited as a source of farmer perspective and donation limitations.
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