I received a pink letter with lots of caps, exclamation points (well 2), and language that seemed to indicate urgency. It was from a place called "State" Food Service Compliance Center. "State" being the state I'm in. The letter basically describes the law that requires signs reminding employees to wash their hands, the possible punishments for not having the signs, and a requirement that the signs must not be self-made. Despite their name, they say they are a non-governmental organization providing mandatory Approved Hand Washing Posters. So,
1. Is there really a requirement to post these signs?
2. Is it true that it can not be self-made?
3. Do I have to get it from them?
4. Isn't $20 + shipping for a 11"x17" sign a bit much?
5. This is a scam isn't it?
Please include a source for you answer.
2006-08-26 17:42:58 · 7 answers · asked by Paper M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
1. Yes
2. No
3. No
4. Yes
5. Not really a "scam" but certanly sketchy marketing techniques. If they did claim to be a state agency and said that you were required to buy from them, then I would call it a "scam."
2006-08-26 17:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by selket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our company sent out warnings to all of our franchises not to fall for this SCAM.. The health department will supply posters such as these free of charge if your state requires them to be posted. They have done a great job marketing their posters and trying to trick food service into buying them but dont fall for it.
2006-08-26 18:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by grizleygal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's a scam, good for you for not falling for it. Your health dept. will provide you with your local regs. I'm in CA now, but have worked/managed in 7 states. All allow for self made signs, the more the better as far as they are concerned, but they, the health dept. provides signs too, for free.
2006-08-26 17:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get similar 'offers' where I work.
Ignore it.
If you are up to date on what the law requires for your job, you are fine. Don't let some scammers scare you out of your (or your company's) money.
2006-08-26 17:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in all 50 states.
Yes it is true.
NO YOU DO NOT. You can get them from your local health department. Photocopies ARE allowed.
Yes it is.
No, it isn't a scam. It's legitimate.
2006-08-26 17:48:47 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is a scam your local DHEC should provide those for free
2006-08-26 17:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by ChevyGuy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a scam.
2006-08-26 17:45:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋