// Tesco considers rationing eggs as supermarkets continue to face shortages
// The rationing comes after UK poultry farmers face a record outbreak of avian flu
Tesco has reassured that it can guarantee good availability on its boxes of eggs as supermarkets such as Lidl and Asda continue to face shortages across the UK.
Although shoppers have taken to social media to report on empty shelves at Tesco stores across the country, the grocer has ensured that it is not going to introduce rationing.
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Tesco is currently working with its supplier partners to ensure supply of eggs for customers. There are currently no buying limits.
Earlier this year, Tesco unveiled new five-year contracts for its egg suppliers as it further committed to the UK egg industry.
Asda’s rationing came after UK poultry farmers face a record outbreak of avian flu which is leading to millions of birds being culled.
Currently, branches of Asda and Lidl are limiting customers to two boxes of eggs each, while Sainsbury’s is sourcing eggs from other countries, including Italy.
When there is a confirmed outbreak on a poultry or egg farm, all the birds in the affected area are destroyed. This means that there are less chicken and fewer eggs in the supply chain, with egg supply particularly affected at the moment.
