Where to Find Hot Turkey Deals: BJ's, Aldi, Walmart in Price War as Thanksgiving Costs Skyrocket

Wholesale turkey prices have surged to $1.32 per pound—a 40% rise from last year—as bird flu outbreaks disrupt supply, turning the holiday bird into a costly symbol of inflation and financial strain for families preparing their Thanksgiving meals. (Credit: Freepik)

Turkey prices are soaring just as families prepare for Thanksgiving, with wholesale costs climbing to $1.32 per pound—a 40% increase from last year's low of $0.94. The US Department of Agriculture and the American Farm Bureau Federation attribute the spike to ongoing bird flu outbreaks that have disrupted supply. For households already stretched by inflation and economic uncertainty, the holiday bird has become a symbol of financial strain.

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