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Justice Department is looking into egg prices in antitrust probe, report says

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The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into potential antitrust issues, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The investigation includes looking at whether large egg producers have worked together to raise prices or reduce supply.

The price of eggs has soared, leading some restaurants to announce menu changes and reports of empty shelves.

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