Egg Producers Settle with DOJ Over Price Fixing Allegations The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement with several major egg producers over allegations of price fixing and other anticompetitive practices.
The agreement, which comes after years of investigation and litigation, marks the latest development in the effort to ensure fair competition in the egg industry.
Understanding the Settlement: Egg Producers Agree to Pay Fines As part of the settlement, several large egg producers will pay significant fines to the DOJ, totaling more than $100 million.