Turkey has begun exporting around 15,000 tonnes of eggs to the United States, where an ongoing outbreak of bird flu disrupted supply, sent prices soaring and led to talks with other producers, a leading sector official said on Wednesday.

The egg industry has spent millions of dollars on measures to prevent avian influenza from devastating its flocks.

Bird flu continues to spread to farm animals, raising concerns about whether it's safe to drink milk or eat beef, eggs, and other products. Here's what experts want you to know about food safety amid the outbreak.