Grocery department at Bay Area Target partially closed due to rat infestation
A Target store in San Jose, California, has partially closed its grocery department due to a rat infestation. Health inspectors found rodent droppings and chewed food packages, prompting the closure. The store will remain closed until it passes a follow-up inspection by health officials.
- ▪The grocery section was closed after health inspectors discovered rodent droppings and opened food packages.
- ▪The closure was ordered on May 29, following a public complaint that led to the inspection.
- ▪Target has stated that they are working with local health officials to resolve the issue and ensure safety.
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Metro Grocery department at Bay Area Target partially closed due to rat infestation By Katie Jerkovich Published June 2, 2026, 5:06 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Bay Area shoppers will have to get their food elsewhere after a Target store in San Jose had its grocery section closed due to a rat infestation. The shop near North Capitol Avenue and McKee Road was shut down by health inspectors after rodent droppings and opened bags of food were found in the store’s warehouse. 5 Rat problem prompts food-area closure at San Jose Target NBC Bay Area 5 The shop near North Capitol Avenue and McKee Road was shut down by health inspectors.
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