Ex-Employees Expose Shocking Secrets Companies Are Keeping From Customers, Leaving Me Feeling Disgusted

A Reddit thread asked users: What revolting things has your employer kept secret from the public? Former employees responded with jaw-dropping stories, exposing disturbing practices and unsanitary habits behind the scenes. Here are some of the most unsettling confessions:

1. Reused Hot Dogs at a Movie Theater

"At a big movie theater, unsold hot dogs were put back into a bucket and re-frozen. We tested one and it lasted 7 days in rotation." dbchern

2. Moldy Toppings at a Frozen Yogurt Shop

"Raspberries were often moldy, and bugs in toppings had to be fished out while leaving the rest for customers." scatter_thought

3. Puppy Mills Disguised as Reputable Breeders

"A national pet store chain claimed puppies came from ethical breeders, but they actually came from puppy mills, malnourished and sick." 1ilypad

4. Theft and Fraud at a Self-Storage Facility

"Owners instructed customers to sign leases releasing them from responsibility for theft. I discovered them stealing from units and selling the items. Police said nothing could be done unless caught in the act." guido_pilot

5. Misused Charity Funds

"At a local children's charity, a large portion of donations was siphoned off to fund the owner's for-profit business." PixelLantern

6. Inflated Laptop Repair Charges

"Replacing a laptop battery was billed at $150 labor, even though the battery cost $20 and the replacement took about 15 minutes." yesomg

7. Unsanitary Water Park Conditions

"Filters at a water park harbored disgusting debris. Chemicals were used to kill everything in the water instead of proper cleaning." thebloodofthematador

8. Misappropriated Fundraising Money

"Raffles for the SPCA at a veterinary clinic were stolen by the owner's wife and spent on personal luxury items." DieZauberflote

9. Car Sales Manipulation

"At a dealership, employees were encouraged to confuse customers on pricing and financing to sell cars far above MSRP, sometimes adding $10,000 to the cost." katobean

10. Expired Products and Biased Hiring

"A boss hired only white women and would wipe off expiration dates with rubbing alcohol, putting expired dairy back on shelves." lessadessa

11. Unprofessional Conduct in a Chiropractic Clinic

"I walked in on a chiropractor having sex with a co-worker on a patient table." ephendra47

12. Privacy Violations in Retail

"Peepholes above women's changing rooms were intended for female security staff, but male staff sometimes watched instead." Angrymanspokane

13. Reused Gelato Cups and Spoons

"Customers were served cups and spoons dug out from recycling bins, even if they had bite marks or chewing gum." queenbeecharmer

14. Covering Rust Before Inspections

"At a waterpark, rusted metal was painted over to look new, even though some bolts were nearly rusted through and critical for safety." chemispe

15. Wearing Expensive Clothes to Avoid Cost

"Retail staff wore high-priced items during the day, then replaced tags and put them back on shelves to sell at full price." Liquid_Sky

16. Forged Sports Memorabilia

"All signed jerseys and memorabilia were forged by the store owner." nerdygirl0190

17. Neglected Care in a Retirement Home

"Residents were left in unsanitary conditions overnight, with nurses only attending to them at mandatory times." dirtymoney

18. Dropped Deli Meat Was Rinsed

"If meat fell on the floor, staff were told to rinse it in the sink and sell it anyway." yamammiwammi

19. Cockroach Infestation at a Coffee Shop

"The counter under the espresso machine was rotting and filled with cockroaches. The owner refused an exterminator due to food prep concerns." MeebleBlob

20. Smoking Around Food in a Bakery

"The owner smoked constantly in the kitchen while preparing food." dork_fish

21. Tuxedo Rental Scams

"Tuxedos were often damaged, marked with Sharpies, or barely cleaned before being rented out." TheGetz

22. Unsanitary Cleaning Practices

"Tampon disposal containers were washed in the same machine used for dishes." tesmundo89

23. Questionable Ground Beef Practices

"You really dont want to know what goes into the ground beef." SteveTheDrum

Author: Grace Ellison