Walmart Employee Issues Horrifying ‘Red Hole’ Warning To Women
A Walmart employee recently used social media to warn women about a concerning issue involving public restrooms. According to the worker, intravenous drug users may be using toilet paper rolls to clean their needles, potentially contaminating them.
Devan, known as @601devan on TikTok, shared this warning through a video he recorded from his car while wearing his Walmart vest. In a PSA directed at female shoppers, he stated, “If you use public bathrooms, stop what you’re doing, and listen to this. You’re gonna see why.”
Devan explained the risk that IV drug users might tamper with toilet paper dispensers, contaminating both the dispensers and the rolls. To support his claims, he displayed a photo of a toilet paper roll with visible red marks resembling bloodstains.
“This is exactly what I’m talking about,” he said, pointing to the image on the screen. “This is from needle-using junkies going into the bathroom, taking that cover that’s over it off, sticking their needles in there, and cleaning their needles.”
Although blood might not always be present, Devan advised viewers to inspect toilet paper rolls for tiny holes that could indicate tampering. “For all my ladies out there, you have no choice but to use toilet paper, so I suggest check your toilet paper before you sit down to use the bathroom, or just bring wipes of your own,” he added.
His video sparked widespread concern, with thousands of viewers expressing fear in the comments. Despite Devan admitting he had only encountered such contamination once or twice, many users voiced their apprehension about public restrooms.
One commenter wrote, “I will go without wiping if it takes. Never even knew this.” Another said, “Thanks for the advice!! This is crazy!! How scary simple things like toilet paper can be a hazard.” A third shared, “Omg! I was just thinking about what could be in the toilet paper because everything else is poison! And now this comes up. Thanks for the warning!”
These claims coincide with broader concerns about the escalating substance abuse crisis in the United States. Reports from the New York Post describe addicts using drugs openly on the streets of Midtown Manhattan, sometimes as early as 11 a.m.
In a related viral video from September, Dane Jones, a self-described “social media watchdog,” warned viewers about the potential dangers of using contaminated toilet paper in public restrooms. He emphasized, “If you are using this toilet paper to clean yourself, all it takes is one tiny drop of blood to enter your system.” Jones cautioned that exposure to tainted blood could lead to serious illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or hepatitis B and C.
He further advised, “If you do see a toilet paper roll that looks bloodstained in a public restroom, notify the staff immediately to have it replaced and stay as far away as you can from it.”
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supports these warnings, showing that hepatitis viruses can remain infectious in dried blood, bodily fluids, or on surfaces for extended periods. Specifically, the hepatitis C virus can survive for up to four days on surfaces at room temperature, posing a significant public health risk.