At the Kroger on Goss Avenue, a pale gray curtain envelops the first three aisles, blocking shoppers from their choices of breads, pastas, tortillas and salad dressings.
In front of the stained, dull veil, a sign reads: “At Kroger, your health and safety are our top priorities. We are working closely with environmental health experts, cleaning teams, and the Louisville Metro Health Department to address a sanitation issue and ensure this area meets the highest standards of cleanliness.”
Records obtained by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting reveal that shoppers filed complaints with Louisville’s Department of Public Health and Wellness about rodents in the store as far back as January. Customers described seeing rodent droppings on store shelves, holes in bread and pasta packaging, and pieces of products that appeared to be chewed off…