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Tesco Shoppers Baffled After Being Asked for ID to Buy Mangoes - This Is Why
Tesco said the mistaken restriction on one mango product line has been corrected after shoppers reported being stopped at tills.
- On May 13, Tesco shoppers were surprised to find themselves asked to show ID for mangoes after an incorrect age restriction was briefly applied to one mango product line.
- Multiple customers reported being stopped at the tills and told they needed staff approval to complete their purchase when self-service screens requested "age approval" for mango transactions.
- Social media users shared experiences on Reddit, with one person writing: "Good on Tesco for being responsible, we have a real problem with underage mango consumption." The error sparked humorous online discussion.
- Tesco confirmed that the age restriction was applied to the mango product line in error and has since been corrected, ending the confusion for shoppers attempting self-service purchases.
- The incident highlights quirks in automated checkout systems, as one commenter wrote: "Everyone seems to be getting ID'd for Tesco mangos recently," reflecting broader online discussion about retail technology glitches.
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