After 100,000 eggs stolen, CEO says company will crack down on security
In an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America," Tom Flocco said the egg firm, which contracts with over 300 farms across the country, is going to boost security measures after 8,000 cartons — worth $40,000 — were stolen from the back of a distribution trailer at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Feb. 2.
"I've worked in other industries before where things get stolen from factories," Flocco told "GMA's" Elizabeth Schulze. "It happens. It's terrible. I'm not happy about it, but it does happen."
To ensure this does not occur again, Flocco said the company will place additional security on the ground, install better lighting and include extra cameras throughout its facilities.
"It could happen once, it could happen again," Flocco said. "We are putting additional measures in place."
Police are still scrambling to find a suspect and closely examining video surveillance. If the public knows of any leads, officials urge people to contact Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg.
"We are working with local authorities in Pennsylvania and we're giving them our full cooperation," Flocco said. "We'll let you know when we learn more."
MORE: Here's why eggs might not be on store shelves right now
Flocco said the thieves might face one obstacle after this unusual heist: The eggs need to stay refrigerated as they are transported, since they can spoil at room temperature.
"They're transported in a refrigerated truck, they're brought into a refrigerated warehouse, kept there until they're ready to be processed, washed, cooled and kept cold until we eat them," Flocco said.
This case comes amid a soaring amount of bird flu infections occurring across the United States, which is also causing an egg shortage. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 142 flocks were confirmed to test positive for bird flu, also known as avian influenza, in the last 30 days.
When a bird becomes infected with the virus, the animal needs to be culled and the eggs need to be destroyed. With more farms experiencing bird flu outbreaks, the USDA predicted at the end of January that egg prices will rise up to 20%.
Restaurants like the Waffle House have implemented a surcharge of 50 cents for egg items on their menu due to the shortage, the company announced on Monday. Flocco said Pete and Gerry's Eggs will continue to remain at the same price of about $7 a dozen, despite the recent heist.
"We're finding the consumer interest for our product is greater than it's ever been and we only expect it to continue," Flocco said. 'We are charging the same price to our retail partners today as we did a year ago.'
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