Video of Birds Caught Eating Veggies Inside a Louisiana Walmart Goes Viral

A Facebook video from Kenyon Douglas is making waves online after showing birds walking on and pecking at vegetables at a Walmart in Houma. Kenyon captioned the video, “Umm this is Walmart on the westside of Houma. Never will I ever get any fruits or vegetables out here.”

The clip has left many people feeling uneasy. While some were shocked by the idea of birds being so close to food, others said this kind of thing happens more often than you think, especially in colder weather when birds look for warm places.

One commenter, Chelsea Pierce, pointed out, “Y’all do realize MOST fruits and vegetables are grown outside with wildlife around, in trees, in dirt, etc. You should be washing them after you buy and before consuming anyways.” Another, Trey Parfait, joked, “Crazy when you get home and see the broccoli got ranch on it already.”

Even though seeing birds near food might be unsettling, people in the comments were quick to remind others that fruits and vegetables are often exposed to animals before they even get to the store. It’s always a good idea to wash your produce before eating it.

We tried reaching out to Walmart store #542 in Houma to ask if this was a one-time event or if birds are a common problem there, but no one could give us an answer.

The video has sparked many reactions online, with people sharing everything from jokes to concerns. In the end, it’s a good reminder to always wash your fruits and veggies—whether you bought them at a store or picked them from your garden.