That's just standard procedure though, some h&s bullshit. If there's a reason they're throwing it away, then theres most likely a reason why it can't be consumed/taken. It's probably different from employer to employer and how well they practice it. When I worked in B&M Bargains we took pretty much anything that was obviously damaged with our supervisors permission, one of them didn't let us do it. That's just the way it is. At least your supervisor was being sound and gave you permission to do in the first place (both of you knowing you're not allowed to). So weather you ditch him in it or not is up to you. What's the worst that could happen? Get fired? It's only retail, not going to get you anywhere..