Kroger has become the latest grocery chain to announce it will no longer sell products that contain the meat filler commonly called “pink slime.” Pink slime is a meat filler that’s made up of leftovers from other cuts and treated with ammonia. In the industry, it’s called “lean, finely textured beef.” In recent weeks, various… Continue reading Kroger to End Sale of Products With “Pink Slime”
Tag: Kroger
Council Democrats Defend Gift Card Purchases
Gift card purchases made by the Louisville Metro Council have ignited a new round of audits and raised more questions about discretionary spending, but members of the Democratic caucus say the practice is justifiable. Records show council Democrats are doing most of the spending with Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton, D-5, leading the pack with $1,550… Continue reading Council Democrats Defend Gift Card Purchases
King Seeks Legal Advice, Requests New Audit on Council Purchases
Responding to the recent controversy surrounding gift card purchases made by city lawmakers, Louisville Metro Council President Jim King, D-10, has requested a formal opinion from the Jefferson County Attorney’s office to make sure those expenditures are legal. The request was made in a letter to County Attorney Mike O’Connell Thursday. King is asking for… Continue reading King Seeks Legal Advice, Requests New Audit on Council Purchases
Fleming Anticipates Changes Following Spending Controversies
A Louisville Metro Council member hopes the public isn’t losing trust in city lawmakers after a series of spending controversies, and expects reforms will be made to the council’s discretionary spending accounts as a result. Reports in the Louisville Courier-Journal and LEO Weekly uncovered that council members have spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on food… Continue reading Fleming Anticipates Changes Following Spending Controversies
Kilowatt Crackdown Winners Score with Energy Efficiency
It’s official: the top prize winner in the city’s first energy efficiency challenge, the “Kilowatt Crackdown,” is The Fetter Group.
E. coli Reported In Kentucky
An E. coli outbreak that began in Michigan and Ohio now includes one case each in Kentucky, Indiana and New York. The cases are thought to be related to ground beef that was recalled by the Kroger company this month.