That's all about to change. Walmart, the parent company of Sam's, has announced they'll be deploying "first of its kind" technology that involves AI (artificial intelligence) to eliminate the need for employees to scan people out.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., nation's largest food retailer, is pledging to sell only cage-free eggs by 2025, joining a growing list of retailers and food makers making the switch.
Some Americans may not have to cut back on eggs and salt as much as they once thought. And eating lean meat is still OK. But watch the added sugars -- especially the sugary drinks.
Food maker General Mills announced a major move toward cage-free eggs Tuesday as part of an updated animal welfare policy that now extends throughout its global supply chain.
Problems with avian influenza continue in the Midwest, where millions of egg-laying chickens have perished. That's pushed up the price of eggs in other areas of the country.
With an increasing egg shortage due to the widespread bird flu outbreak, the United States will soon allow imported egg products from the Netherlands to be used for commercial baking and in processed foods.