When i pulled the outdated chips,the owner put them back out.The next time i worked I pulled them again and threw them away,she said I had no right to do that.Am i wrong?
2006-12-19 00:21:41 · 13 answers · asked by lady 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
She's wrong. It's illegal to have outdated chips served or sold to customers. She should just get over the $3 it costs to buy a new bag.
2006-12-19 00:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are several facets to this issue. If it is a "best by" date and not a true expiration date (as is often the case with chips), then the owner really did no wrong by leaving them out for customers. I'm certain if customers began to complain about the stale chips, or quit purchasing the chips, the owner would wise up and change the way things were done.
Also, I don't know about your supplier of chips or if they are purchased by the owner, but some suppliers will replace out-of-date items in order to keep a good customer base. In this case, you've thrown out items that the owner may have been able to get replacements for or at least get some type of compensation for, if not the full purchase price.
I agree with the earlier answer, who said that there's a difference between foods that will simply go stale and those that would be harmful (meats, egg products, milk products, etc.). This should definitely be taken into consideration. A "best by" date does not equate to an expiration, it is merely the date by which the product is guaranteed to be at its freshest.
Perhaps you could speak with the owner about marking down the chips as they approach this date - or even letting the owner know that you'll be willing to keep an inventory on the chips so that as they get older you can come to her for recommendations, such as a sale to help move the chips before they get stale and cause customer complaints. If she is approached about the issue in a way that makes it clear that you are looking out for the best interests of the business, and that it is in her best interest to keep quality products, then she'll probably come around to the idea.
But most of all, there should just be open communication. Let her know that you don't want the tavern to get in trouble for selling products that are out of date (which can happen in a health inspection) and that you want to keep customers happy by always providing them with a fresh product. She can't help but see the benefits of this. And in the future, ask her what she thinks can be done to improve this area, rather than just throwing away the merchandise.
2006-12-19 03:10:32 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they're frozen( fish & chips) the date should have no impact--frozen foods can keep for up to a year although there might be a touch of freezer burn. If they're potato crisps (chips) then those things could last through a nuclear attack if not opened. But you were using your best judgement in that case---when you saw a date on there, you wanted to do your best to prevent any problems and threw out the chips. Either way, now you know what to do and just ask first.
2006-12-19 00:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not wrong at all! That's why i check the dates on everything and buy only the freshest. It's my money i'm spending in those nasty little stores. If i find bread outdated by 2 days at the 7-11, I bring it to the counter and loudly tell the manager he shouldn't sell stale product, it is unhealthy and just plain disgusting.
2006-12-19 01:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the answer to the question hinges on this: would somebody who ate these chips get sick? If not, then I think you were a little overzealous - the chips probably could have hung around another week or so. Patrons would eventually have complained of their staleness and she would have been forced to replace them because of customer demand.
Of course, anything that would make customers sick - like meat, egg, or mayonnaise-based dishes that went unrefrigerated for too long - should be removed without apology.
2006-12-19 00:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by kcbranaghsgirl 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, and that's partly because of the reality that I provide them some in a bowl instead of permitting them to eat out of the bag. stable component administration, and it prevents moist chips from getting returned interior the bag!
2016-12-30 15:42:37 · answer #6 · answered by valaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you werent, you were just doing your job. However, the bar owner is attempting to cut costs for various reasons. Remember these rules: 1) The boss is always right. 2) If the boss is wrong, see rule #1.
2006-12-19 01:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You were right. Who knows what else she's serving that might be out of date and not safe to eat. You may be unemployed soon, but at least you'll know you have integrity.
2006-12-19 00:28:16 · answer #8 · answered by Debra D 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You would have been fired if I had been the boss.
Expiration dates (especially of items as packed with salt and other preservatives) are usually worded as "best if used by" not
"Throw away if not used by"...
The chips were very probably still good, (drunks aren't real picky eaters anyway) and your action cost your boss probably more money than your hour of labor is worth
At the very least you should have expressed your concerns directly with the boss, instead you chose to make a management decision on your own. Thats not your job.
It wasn't milk that had gone sour for goodness sake. It was fried, salted, and sealed chips!
2006-12-19 00:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by chocolahoma 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋
You were correct to throw them out. Call your local health dept.
2006-12-19 00:25:45 · answer #10 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋