McDonald’s cuts breakfast hours in Australia after national egg shortage due to bird flu

Australia has been grappling with outbreaks of avian influenza in recent months, with the impact being felt across the food industry nationwide. In a recent Facebook update, McDonald’s Australia announced it would be reducing its breakfast hours as it “carefully manages egg supply due to current industry challenges.” Breakfast hours have been reduced by 90 minutes and breakfast will be served “until 10:30am across Australia (usually available until noon).”

The announcement adds: “We are working hard with our Australian farmers and suppliers to get the situation back to normal as quickly as possible.” The good news for hash brown lovers is that their favourite potato snack remains “still available all day long”.

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A look at McDonald’s breakfast menu in Australia

The following items are available on the breakfast menu at McDonald’s Australia, according to their official website:

1. Chicken and Bacon McMuffin
2. Chicken McMuffin
3. The Mighty McMuffin
4. Bacon and Egg McMuffin
5. Sausage and Egg McMuffin
6. Sausage McMuffin
7. Big Breakfast Burger
8. Hot pancakes with butter and syrup
9. Hash browns

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More information on bird flu in Australia

According to CNBC, bird flu in Australia has resulted in approximately “1 million affected laying hens being euthanized to limit the spread of the disease,” according to Murray Watt, the country’s Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Supermarkets have also reportedly capped the number of eggs that can be purchased per customer. Consumers could “see empty shelves in the short term” as supplies are redirected to areas with the greatest shortages, the Australian government said in its latest update. Meanwhile, there has been no impact on chicken meat supplies at this stage.
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Is it safe to eat eggs during a bird flu outbreak?

According to a press release issued by Food Standards Australia New Zealand, avian influenza does not pose a food safety concern and that properly handled and cooked chicken, eggs and egg products are safe to eat. “There is no evidence that the virus can be transmitted to humans through properly prepared food,” the organisation added.

About Jigyasa KakwaniJigyasa finds solace in writing, a medium she explores to make the world more informed and curious with each story she publishes. She is always ready to explore new cuisines, but her heart goes back to the comforting ghar-ka-khana.