Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'

Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef, pork at 'select stores'

CHICAGO (WFLD) -- It might be time to save your bacon.Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”A spokesperson for the company did not immediately disclose where or when the limits would go into effect, or how much shoppers at these stores would be allowed to purchase.Kroger, however, claimed the company "feel good" about being able to keep food on the shelves, as there is “plenty of protein in the supply chain.”“At Kroger, we feel good about our ability to maintain a broad assortment of meat and seafood for our customers because we purchase protein from a diverse network of suppliers,” a spokesperson for the supermarket chain said in an emailed statement to Fox News. “There is plenty of protein in the supply chain; however, some processors are experiencing challenges.“At this time, we’ve added purchase limits only on ground beef and fresh pork at select stores.”Industry analysts and insiders have been warning of possible meat shortages since earlier April, after several of the nation’s larger meat-processing plants were forced to close.

CHICAGO (WFLD) -- It might be time to save your bacon.Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”A spokesperson for the company did not immediately disclose where or when the limits would go into effect, or how much shoppers at these stores would be allowed to purchase.Kroger, however, claimed the company "feel good" about being able to keep food on the shelves, as there is “plenty of protein in the supply chain.”“At Kroger, we feel good about our ability to maintain a broad assortment of meat and seafood for our customers because we purchase protein from a diverse network of suppliers,” a spokesperson for the supermarket chain said in an emailed statement to Fox News. “There is plenty of protein in the supply chain; however, some processors are experiencing challenges.“At this time, we’ve added purchase limits only on ground beef and fresh pork at select stores.”Industry analysts and insiders have been warning of possible meat shortages since earlier April, after several of the nation’s larger meat-processing plants were forced to close.

Mask stolen from lion statue outside Chicago's Art Institute

Mask stolen from lion statue outside Chicago's Art Institute

CHICAGO — Somebody apparently needed a really big protective mask.According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a mask adorning one of the iconic lion statues near the Michigan Avenue entrance to the Art Institute disappeared about 24 hours after it was applied.

CHICAGO — Somebody apparently needed a really big protective mask.According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a mask adorning one of the iconic lion statues near the Michigan Avenue entrance to the Art Institute disappeared about 24 hours after it was applied.

Michigan militia puts armed protest in the spotlight

Michigan militia puts armed protest in the spotlight

LANSING, Mich. -- Gun-carrying protesters have been a common sight at some demonstrations calling for coronavirus-related restrictions to be lifted.

LANSING, Mich. -- Gun-carrying protesters have been a common sight at some demonstrations calling for coronavirus-related restrictions to be lifted.

Farmers markets scaling down with eye on safety due to virus

Farmers markets scaling down with eye on safety due to virus

DETROIT — Johnny Gyergyou has been selling his farm’s meat, poultry and eggs at a Detroit farmers market for more than a decade, but like many of his regular shoppers, he’s been staying home in recent weeks to wait out the coronavirus crisis.Gyergyou, 72, said the crowds at Eastern Market just aren’t big enough to make it cost-effective for his typical 33-mile (53-kilometer) Saturday trips into the city from his farm in Berlin Township.“We’ve been doing fairly well (selling) at the farm.

DETROIT — Johnny Gyergyou has been selling his farm’s meat, poultry and eggs at a Detroit farmers market for more than a decade, but like many of his regular shoppers, he’s been staying home in recent weeks to wait out the coronavirus crisis.Gyergyou, 72, said the crowds at Eastern Market just aren’t big enough to make it cost-effective for his typical 33-mile (53-kilometer) Saturday trips into the city from his farm in Berlin Township.“We’ve been doing fairly well (selling) at the farm.

'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic

'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic

DESTIN, Fla. -- As Florida beaches begin to reopen, a lawyer has taken to an extreme and creative form of a costume to protest the move.

DESTIN, Fla. -- As Florida beaches begin to reopen, a lawyer has taken to an extreme and creative form of a costume to protest the move.

Palermo's Pizza shuts down manufacturing facility after 5 workers test positive for COVID-19

Palermo's Pizza shuts down manufacturing facility after 5 workers test positive for COVID-19

MILWAUKEE -- Palermo's Pizza has shut down its manufacturing facility in the Menomonee Valley after being notified by the Milwaukee Health Department that five Palermo's employees tested positive for COVID-19.One of the five employees who tested positive has recovered.

MILWAUKEE -- Palermo's Pizza has shut down its manufacturing facility in the Menomonee Valley after being notified by the Milwaukee Health Department that five Palermo's employees tested positive for COVID-19.One of the five employees who tested positive has recovered.

Cudahy Health Department: 85 workers test positive for COVID-19 at Patrick Cudahy plant

Cudahy Health Department: 85 workers test positive for COVID-19 at Patrick Cudahy plant

CUDAHY -- New numbers have just been released on cases of coronavirus and the Patrick Cudahy plant.The Cudahy Health Department now says a total of 85 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Patrick Cudahy plant.

CUDAHY -- New numbers have just been released on cases of coronavirus and the Patrick Cudahy plant.The Cudahy Health Department now says a total of 85 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Patrick Cudahy plant.

UN: COVID-19 deaths for people over 80 are 5 times average

UN: COVID-19 deaths for people over 80 are 5 times average

UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing “untold fear and suffering” for older people around the world who are dying at a higher rate, and especially for those over age 80, whose fatality rate is five times the global average.The U.N. chief said that beyond the health risks, “the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty,” with an especially devastating impact on the elderly in developing countries.Guterres issued a 16-page policy briefing on the impact of COVID-19 on older people with several key messages, most importantly that “no person, young or old, is expendable” and “older people have the same rights to life and health as everyone else.”The secretary-general, who celebrated his 71st birthday Thursday, said: “As an older person myself, with responsibility for an even older mother, I am deeply concerned about the pandemic on a personal level, and about its effects on our communities and societies."He called for improved social support and “smarter efforts” to use digital technology to reach older people who may face great suffering because of isolation and restrictions on their movements.Guterres said all social, economic and humanitarian responses to the pandemic must take the needs of older people into account, noting that the majority are women who are more likely to enter their later years in poverty, without access to health care.He also said older people must not be treated as “invisible or powerless,” pointing out that many are working and fully engaged in family life, teaching, learning and looking after others.“To get through this pandemic together, we need a surge in global and national solidarity and the contributions of all members of society, including older people,” Guterres said in a video message accompanying the policy report that also stressed the importance of building “age-friendly societies.”The report warns that not only are those over 80 dying at five times the average rate from the new coronavirus but “an estimated 66% of people aged 70 and over have at least one underlying condition, placing them at increased risk of severe impact from COVID-19.”According to the report, over 95% of fatalities due to COVID-19 in Europe have been people 60 and older.

UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing “untold fear and suffering” for older people around the world who are dying at a higher rate, and especially for those over age 80, whose fatality rate is five times the global average.The U.N. chief said that beyond the health risks, “the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty,” with an especially devastating impact on the elderly in developing countries.Guterres issued a 16-page policy briefing on the impact of COVID-19 on older people with several key messages, most importantly that “no person, young or old, is expendable” and “older people have the same rights to life and health as everyone else.”The secretary-general, who celebrated his 71st birthday Thursday, said: “As an older person myself, with responsibility for an even older mother, I am deeply concerned about the pandemic on a personal level, and about its effects on our communities and societies."He called for improved social support and “smarter efforts” to use digital technology to reach older people who may face great suffering because of isolation and restrictions on their movements.Guterres said all social, economic and humanitarian responses to the pandemic must take the needs of older people into account, noting that the majority are women who are more likely to enter their later years in poverty, without access to health care.He also said older people must not be treated as “invisible or powerless,” pointing out that many are working and fully engaged in family life, teaching, learning and looking after others.“To get through this pandemic together, we need a surge in global and national solidarity and the contributions of all members of society, including older people,” Guterres said in a video message accompanying the policy report that also stressed the importance of building “age-friendly societies.”The report warns that not only are those over 80 dying at five times the average rate from the new coronavirus but “an estimated 66% of people aged 70 and over have at least one underlying condition, placing them at increased risk of severe impact from COVID-19.”According to the report, over 95% of fatalities due to COVID-19 in Europe have been people 60 and older.

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in 'Safer at Home' lawsuit

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in 'Safer at Home' lawsuit

MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear oral arguments early next week in a lawsuit seeking to block Democratic Gov.

MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Friday that it will hear oral arguments early next week in a lawsuit seeking to block Democratic Gov.

Archdiocese of Milwaukee reveals guidelines for Masses to return beginning Sunday, May 31

Archdiocese of Milwaukee reveals guidelines for Masses to return beginning Sunday, May 31

MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee released on Friday, May 1 directives, guidelines, and considerations to begin allowing parishioners to return to Mass on Sunday, May 31.These are the directives officials say should be followed for the safe celebration of Mass:

MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee released on Friday, May 1 directives, guidelines, and considerations to begin allowing parishioners to return to Mass on Sunday, May 31.These are the directives officials say should be followed for the safe celebration of Mass: