US woman who licked ice cream and placed it back on supermarket shelf in viral video is wanted by police

After she was recorded on camera licking a food item and putting it back on the supermarket shelf, police say this woman could be facing up to 20 years in prison for food contamination. — Twitter

The Lufkin Police Department in a statement on Facebook said they have launched an investigation into a viral video that depicted a woman licking an ice cream product before putting it back on the shelf.

The video which was first posted onto social media on June 28, sparked outrage and concerns among viewers over possible food contamination. The woman was seen holding a Blue Bell-branded tub of ice cream in her hand while another friend was heard saying "Lick it, lick it...". After that, the friend said "put it back..." which she did and walked away smiling.