Mother Sparks TikTok Debate After Letting Sick Son Eat in Supermarket Before Paying

Samantha Mary's encounter with a Tesco cashier has ignited discussions about the ethics of consuming items in a store prior to purchase.

A UK mother, Samantha Mary, has sparked a heated debate on TikTok after she let her sick son eat food from a Tesco supermarket before paying for it.
Samantha claimed that the Tesco cashier gave her a 'disgusted look' and was rude when she handed over the half-eaten items to be scanned at the checkout.
The incident has divided opinions on TikTok, with some users siding with Samantha, while others argue that eating items before paying for them is akin to theft.
Legal experts have weighed in on the debate, stating that consuming items before paying for them technically constitutes theft, as the ownership of the goods still belongs to the store.
The incident has not been formally reported to Tesco, but Samantha is considering identifying the cashier from her receipt to lodge a complaint.