Tesco may join Lidl and Asda in rationing eggs as bird flu leads to empty shelves

Eggs on display in a Tesco supermarket in July. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Tesco is considering joining Lidl and Asda in rationing eggs, as bird flu causes shortages on supermarket shelves across the country.

While at present there is sufficient availability, sources at the chain said although they currently had enough eggs, rationing would be considered if the situation worsened.