Kroger in Orion Township Temporarily Closed Due to Rodent Activity

(Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 7, 2026)

Orion Township, MI – The Kroger grocery store at 3097 S Baldwin Rd is temporarily closed due to rodent activity.

Shoppers have been arriving to find a note on the door, not giving the reason for the temporary closure. However a Kroger spokesperson has confirmed that the store is closed due to rodent activity.

“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,” the Kroger spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Oakland County Times.

Grocery stores are regulated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. In response to Oakland County Times questions, a spokesperson said “MDARD is in touch with the store following an inspection that resulted in a voluntary closure by Kroger. We’re unable to share anything more at this time due to it being an ongoing investigation.”

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