Overview

• 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.