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

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