Massive Egg Theft Amidst Price Surge in America
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Summary
A man reported a theft of a whole trailer full of eggs valued at $100,000 in Maryland. The heist occurred amidst rising egg prices and record profits for egg giant Cal-Maine.
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"The hens were unaware of the heist. They had done their part: the shuffling around, the squatting down, the gentle plop! to release one perfect orb, ready to be tucked into a carton."
As prices skyrocketed, and egg giant Cal-Maine raked in record profits, the company was hit by one of the biggest egg thefts in history.
