‘Aisle strokers’ are the filthy shoppers plaguing UK supermarkets

Let’s hope she took that broccoli home… (Picture: Shutterstock/Hryshchyshen Serhii)

The supermarket aisles can easily get your blood pressure soaring.

From screaming kids and out-of-control trolleys, to those that like to snack on their shopping before they’ve actually paid for it, there’s plenty to get irked about.

And now, another irritating habit has caused debate online — one which germaphobes may not like.

Coined by Metro, ‘aisle strokers’ are shoppers who like to squeeze, touch, fondle and generally manhandle the fruit, veg, or even pastries before finally choosing one to ...