Walmart is setting the record straight after viral TikTok videos falsely claimed that all of its stores would close on November 1 due to possible unrest over a lapse in federal food assistance funding.

The videos, which spread rapidly across TikTok this week, alleged that Walmart would "lock its doors" and only allow customers to shop online because of threats tied to the potential suspension of SNAP benefits.

Some posts went further, claiming police officers were stationed at every Walmart in preparation for possible looting.

"These claims are false, and we will continue to be open for business," a Walmart spokesperson told FOX Business . "The safety and accessibility of our stores remain a top priority."

The false rumors come amid growing anxiety over the ongoing government shut

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