In Australia, McDonald's has reduced its breakfast hours due to a nationwide egg shortage.

• Due to bird flu outbreaks, Australia is experiencing an egg supply shortage, which has prompted McDonald's to reduce breakfast hours by 90 minutes.
• The Avian influenza virus has led to the euthanization of approximately one million egg-laying hens in Australia in recent months, as measures were taken to limit the spread of the disease, according to Murray Watt, the country's minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

Due to bird flu outbreaks, Australia is experiencing an egg supply shortage, which has prompted McDonald's to reduce breakfast hours by 90 minutes and supermarkets to limit purchases to two cartons per customer.

The Avian influenza virus has led to the euthanization of approximately one million egg-laying hens in Australia in recent months, as stated by Murray Watt, the country's agriculture, fisheries, and forestry minister.

McDonald's in Australia has temporarily changed its breakfast service time to 10:30 am instead of midday due to industry challenges.

"McDonald's Australia is managing the supply of eggs with care due to industry challenges, and is working with farmers and suppliers to normalize the situation as soon as possible."

Coles and Woolworths reportedly imposed restrictions on the number of egg cartons that could be purchased in one transaction across many states.

The Australian government announced that consumers may encounter empty shelves in the short-term as supplies are redirected to areas with short supply, but there has been no impact on chicken meat supply at this time.

The government stated that it is currently addressing outbreaks of the H7 high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) at 11 poultry farms.

Avian influenza is affecting Australia's poultry industries, according to Rowan McMonnies, managing director of Australian Eggs, who stated that consumers should not be concerned yet.

Hundreds of egg farmers in Australia are still caring for over 20 million hens, ensuring eggs remain on shelves, according to McMonnies.

FSANZ stated that there is no evidence that individuals can contract the virus through "properly prepared" food.

The organization stated that bird flu is not a food safety issue and properly handled and cooked chicken meat, eggs, and egg products are safe to consume.