Walmart has launched its 2025 Easter meal kit, promoting it as a more affordable option than last year’s. However, a key holiday staple is missing from the lineup: eggs.
The U.S. retail giant’s meal kit includes ham, russet potatoes, corn on the cob, and a cream cake, serving eight people for less than $6 per person.
Walmart says this is a cheaper option compared to its 2024 meal, which served 10 people for under $8 per person. However, unlike last year’s kit, which included ingredients for deviled eggs and an 18-pack of large brown eggs, this year’s offering excludes eggs entirely.
The omission comes as egg prices remain high due to supply shortages caused by the ongoing bird flu outbreak, which has led to mass culling of poultry. The U.S. government is currently considering importing eggs from Brazil and broiler chicken eggs to help stabilize prices. Meanwhile, some retailers have imposed purchase limits, and restaurants have increased prices on egg-based menu items.
A Walmart spokesperson explained that the 2025 kit was curated based on “popular Easter meal items” and does not include pantry staples like salt, pepper, butter, milk, and eggs. However, critics argue that eggs, closely tied to Easter traditions such as egg decorating and hunts, should have been included.
Despite the missing eggs, Walmart is offering additional Easter promotions, including themed gift baskets priced under $20 and $40. The Easter meal kit will be available for purchase until April 20.
