ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Kroger store in Orion Township is temporarily closed after mouse droppings were discovered on food shelves.
The Kroger at 3097 S. Baldwin Road in Orion Township closed suddenly on Jan. 6 at around 4 p.m.
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development investigated the grocery store after receiving a complaint on Dec. 8, 2025, from a customer who saw mouse droppings on food shelves on multiple occasions.
When inspectors went to the Orion Township Kroger for a food establishment evaluation report, employees stated they were aware of the problem and were working with their pest control company.
During the inspection on Dec. 9, MDARD officials saw mouse droppings on the shelves in the pet food aisle. According to the report, there were no damaged pet food products found during the inspection. The bread aisle was also affected. Kroger had until Dec. 30, 2025, to correct the issue.
It’s not clear when it will reopen. As of Jan. 8, the store remains closed.
In a statement, a Kroger spokesperson told Local 4, “We take the health and safety of our customers very seriously. As soon as we were made aware of the incident, we took immediate action to voluntarily close. Our professional pest control company conducted an immediate inspection to ensure any activity is removed from our store. Additionally, we have implemented strict sanitation protocols, initiated a thorough deep cleaning, and will maintain ongoing inspections. With these additional steps taken, we anticipate reopening the store as soon as possible.”