Japan egg prices surge on bird flu, costs of feed and labor

Beef bowls, mayonnaise get more expensive; Taiwan, Philippines also affected

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Consumers in Japan are paying more for eggs and foods that use them. (Photo by Nozomu Ogawa) 

NATSUMI KAWASAKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- An avian influenza outbreak and rising feed costs are behind a shortage of chicken eggs in Japan that has led to rising prices for popular restaurant items including beef bowl dishes as well as the household staple mayonnaise.

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