Snohomish County resident hospitalized with listeria in multistate outbreak

EVERETT [SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH DEPT]—Snohomish County Health Department officials have confirmed that a Snohomish County resident is among those affected in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes, a serious bacterial infection linked to contaminated food products. The woman, whose identity is being withheld for privacy, was hospitalized earlier this month and is now recovering. She is […]

Kroger announces resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

CINCINNATI—The Kroger Company announced on March 3 that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics. The Board has appointed Lead Director Ronald “Ron” Sargent, 69, to serve as Chairman […]