Daylesford Organic, a UK-based organic food company, is recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits due to potential contamination with moth larvae. The affected products include rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a savoury biscuit selection. This recall comes after Tesco recalled a batch of Christmas stuffing mix for the same reason. The Food Standards Agency has deemed these products unsafe to eat and they are being removed from sale. Daylesford Organic has assured customers that full refunds will be provided.

Moths sometimes settle on grains used in food production, and any eggs they lay can hatch days or weeks later. This can lead to the presence of moth larvae in the final products. Rajwinder Ubhi, the Food Standards Agency’s Head of Incidents, has advised consumers to follow the published recall notice and contact Daylesford Organic directly if they have purchased any of the affected products.

It is important for consumers to be aware of this recall and take appropriate action if they have purchased any of the recalled items. The presence of moth larvae in food can pose a health risk, and it is best to err on the side of caution. Daylesford Organic has taken swift action to address this issue and is offering full refunds to affected customers. It is always advisable to check for any recalls or safety alerts related to food products to ensure the safety of oneself and one’s family.

Original news source: Daylesford Organic recall biscuits over moth larvae (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Divide the class into teams. Give each team a slip of paper with a word related to the article (e.g. “moth,” “larvae,” “recall”). One member from each team will act out the word without speaking, while their team tries to guess the word within a time limit. The team that guesses the most words correctly wins.

– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs, students take turns summarizing the key points of the article to their partner. They should aim to include important details such as the reason for the recall, the affected products, and the actions taken by Daylesford Organic. After both partners have summarized the article, they can discuss any differences or similarities in their summaries.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Prepare a list of statements related to the article, such as “I would still buy organic food despite this recall” or “I think the company should face legal consequences for the contamination.” Have students walk around the room and ask their classmates for their opinions on each statement. They should mark down whether their classmates agree or disagree with each statement. Afterward, they can discuss the results as a class.

– Word Association
Instructions: Write the word “moth” on the board. Ask students to brainstorm and shout out any words that come to mind when they think of this word. Write their responses on the board. Encourage them to think of both related and unrelated words. Afterward, have a class discussion about the connections between the words and the article.

– Sketch It
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs. Give each pair a piece of paper and a pen. One student from each pair will describe a scene or image related to the article while the other student tries to sketch it based on their description. Afterward, they can compare their sketches and discuss any differences or challenges they encountered.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What products are being recalled by Daylesford Organic?
2. Why are these products being recalled?
3. How can moth larvae end up in food products?
4. Who has deemed these products unsafe to eat?
5. What should consumers do if they have purchased any of the affected products?
6. Why is it important for consumers to be aware of this recall?
7. What health risk can the presence of moth larvae in food pose?
8. What action has Daylesford Organic taken to address this issue?
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Daylesford Organic, a UK-based organic food company, is (1)______ing some of its crispbreads and biscuits due to potential (3)______ with moth larvae. The affected products include rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a savoury biscuit selection. This recall comes after Tesco recalled a batch of (4)______ stuffing mix for the same reason. The Food Standards (5)______ has (6)______ these (7)______ unsafe to eat and they are being removed from sale. Daylesford Organic has assured (8)______ that full refunds will be provided.

Moths sometimes settle on grains used in food production, and any eggs they lay can hatch days or weeks later. This can lead to the presence of moth larvae in the final products. Rajwinder Ubhi, the Food Standards Agency’s Head of Incidents, has advised consumers to follow the published recall notice and contact Daylesford Organic directly if they have (9)______ any of the (10)______ products.

It is (11)______ for consumers to be aware of this recall and take appropriate (12)______ if they have purchased any of the recalled items. The presence of moth (13)______ in food can pose a health risk, and it is best to err on the side of caution. Daylesford Organic has (14)______ swift action to address this issue and is offering full refunds to affected customers. It is always advisable to check for any recalls or (15)______ alerts (16)______ to food products to ensure the safety of oneself and one’s family.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. Have you ever heard of Daylesford Organic before? What is your opinion of their products?
2. How would you feel if you found out that you had purchased one of the affected products from Daylesford Organic?
3. Do you think organic food companies should have stricter quality control measures to prevent issues like this? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever had a similar experience where you purchased a product that was later recalled? How did you handle it?
5. What steps do you think Daylesford Organic should take to prevent this issue from happening again in the future?
6. Do you think the Food Standards Agency is doing enough to ensure the safety of food products? Why or why not?
7. How would you react if you found moth larvae in your food? Would you still trust that brand in the future?
8. What other factors do you consider when purchasing food products, besides safety? Why are these factors important to you?
9. Have you ever had a negative experience with a food product that made you lose trust in that brand? What happened?
10. How do you think this recall will impact the reputation and sales of Daylesford Organic?
11. Do you think organic food is worth the higher price? Why or why not?
12. How do you typically stay informed about recalls or safety alerts related to food products?
13. Do you think companies should be required to compensate customers for the inconvenience and potential health risks caused by recalls? Why or why not?
14. What steps do you personally take to ensure the safety of the food you consume?
15. Have you ever had a positive experience with a company that handled a recall or safety issue well? What did they do to regain your trust?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. Daylesford
2. organic
3. crispbreads
4. contamination
5. larvae
6. savoury
7. recall
8. Tesco
9. stuffing
10. Rajwinder
11. Incidents
12. consumers
13. refunds
14. health
15. alerts

Meanings:
(A) The immature form of insects, which can be found in food due to infestation
(B) Having a pleasant taste that is typically salty or spicy, not sweet
(C) People who purchase goods and services for personal use
(D) The presence of unwanted substances that can cause impurity or illness
(E) A large retail chain in the UK that sells groceries and other goods
(F) The first name of an individual, in this case, associated with the Food Standards Agency
(G) A mixture of seasoned ingredients, often including breadcrumbs or cereal, used to fill a cavity in meat or poultry
(H) A UK-based company specializing in natural and environmentally friendly food products
(I) The process of requesting the return of products due to safety concerns or defects
(J) Thin, crunchy slices of baked bread, often used as a snack or accompaniment to meals
(K) Relating to or derived from living matter and produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents
(L) Money returned to a customer for a product that is unsatisfactory or defective
(M) A division within an organization that deals with unexpected or emergency situations
(N) Relating to the well-being of the body and the absence of illness or injury
(O) Notifications or warnings issued to inform the public of potential risks or dangers
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits?
(a) Potential contamination with bacteria
(b) Potential contamination with moth larvae
(c) Potential contamination with mold
(d) Potential contamination with pesticides

2. Which of the following products are affected by the recall?
(a) Chocolate chip cookies
(b) Potato chips
(c) Rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads
(d) Canned soup

3. What did Tesco recently recall for the same reason?
(a) Christmas stuffing mix
(b) Canned tuna
(c) Frozen vegetables
(d) Bread rolls

4. What is the Food Standards Agency’s advice to consumers?
(a) Ignore the recall notice and continue consuming the products
(b) Wait for further instructions from the government
(c) Return the products to the store where they were purchased
(d) Follow the published recall notice and contact Daylesford Organic directly

5. Why do moth larvae sometimes end up in food products?
(a) Moths contaminate food during the packaging process
(b) Moths lay eggs on grains used in food production
(c) Moths are attracted to the smell of food products
(d) Moths are intentionally added to enhance the flavor of the food

6. What health risk can be posed by the presence of moth larvae in food?
(a) Allergic reactions
(b) Food poisoning
(c) None, moth larvae are harmless to consume
(d) Choking hazard

7. What action has Daylesford Organic taken to address the issue?
(a) Offering full refunds to affected customers
(b) Ignoring the issue and continuing to sell the products
(c) Denying any contamination and refusing to issue refunds
(d) Blaming the suppliers for the contamination

8. Why is it important for consumers to be aware of this recall?
(a) Daylesford Organic is a popular brand and many people may have purchased the affected products
(b) The recall notice provides important information on how to get a refund
(c) The recall notice provides information on how to prevent future contamination incidents
(d) The presence of moth larvae in food can pose a health risk

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The Food Standards Agency has deemed these products unsafe to eat and they are being removed from sale.
2. Consumers should ignore the published recall notice and avoid contacting Daylesford Organic directly if they have purchased any of the unaffected products.
3. Daylesford Organic is a non-UK based organic food company.
4. The company is recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits due to potential contamination with moth larvae.
5. The unaffected products include rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a savory biscuit selection.
6. Moths sometimes settle on grains used in food production, leading to the presence of moth larvae in the final products.
7. Tesco also recently recalled a batch of Christmas stuffing mix for a different reason.
8. Daylesford Organic has assured customers that full refunds will be provided.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What products are being recalled by Daylesford Organic due to potential contamination with moth larvae?
2. Why are moth larvae a health risk in food products?
3. How can consumers find out if they have purchased any of the affected products?
4. What action has Daylesford Organic taken to address the issue of potential contamination?
5. Why is it important for consumers to stay informed about recalls and safety alerts related to food products?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What products are being recalled by Daylesford Organic?
Daylesford Organic is recalling rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a savoury biscuit selection.

2. Why are these products being recalled?
These products are being recalled due to potential contamination with moth larvae.

3. How can moth larvae end up in food products?
Moths sometimes settle on grains used in food production, and any eggs they lay can hatch days or weeks later, leading to the presence of moth larvae in the final products.

4. Who has deemed these products unsafe to eat?
The Food Standards Agency has deemed these products unsafe to eat.

5. What should consumers do if they have purchased any of the affected products?
Consumers should follow the published recall notice and contact Daylesford Organic directly if they have purchased any of the affected products.

6. Why is it important for consumers to be aware of this recall?
It is important for consumers to be aware of this recall to ensure their safety and take appropriate action if they have purchased any of the recalled items.

7. What health risk can the presence of moth larvae in food pose?
The presence of moth larvae in food can pose a health risk.

8. What action has Daylesford Organic taken to address this issue?
Daylesford Organic has assured customers that full refunds will be provided for the affected products.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) recall
(2) recalling
(3) contamination
(4) Christmas
(5) Agency
(6) deemed
(7) products
(8) customers
(9) purchased
(10) affected
(11) important
(12) action
(13) larvae
(14) taken
(15) safety
(16) related
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. Daylesford
Answer: (H) A UK-based company specializing in natural and environmentally friendly food products

2. organic
Answer: (K) Relating to or derived from living matter and produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents

3. crispbreads
Answer: (J) Thin, crunchy slices of baked bread, often used as a snack or accompaniment to meals

4. contamination
Answer: (D) The presence of unwanted substances that can cause impurity or illness

5. larvae
Answer: (A) The immature form of insects, which can be found in food due to infestation

6. savoury
Answer: (B) Having a pleasant taste that is typically salty or spicy, not sweet

7. recall
Answer: (I) The process of requesting the return of products due to safety concerns or defects

8. Tesco
Answer: (E) A large retail chain in the UK that sells groceries and other goods

9. stuffing
Answer: (G) A mixture of seasoned ingredients, often including breadcrumbs or cereal, used to fill a cavity in meat or poultry

10. Rajwinder
Answer: (F) The first name of an individual, in this case, associated with the Food Standards Agency

11. Incidents
Answer: (M) A division within an organization that deals with unexpected or emergency situations

12. consumers
Answer: (C) People who purchase goods and services for personal use

13. refunds
Answer: (L) Money returned to a customer for a product that is unsatisfactory or defective

14. health
Answer: (N) Relating to the well-being of the body and the absence of illness or injury

15. alerts
Answer: (O) Notifications or warnings issued to inform the public of potential risks or dangers
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits?
Answer: (b) Potential contamination with moth larvae

2. Which of the following products are affected by the recall?
Answer: (c) Rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads

3. What did Tesco recently recall for the same reason?
Answer: (a) Christmas stuffing mix

4. What is the Food Standards Agency’s advice to consumers?
Answer: (d) Follow the published recall notice and contact Daylesford Organic directly

5. Why do moth larvae sometimes end up in food products?
Answer: (b) Moths lay eggs on grains used in food production

6. What health risk can be posed by the presence of moth larvae in food?
Answer: (c) None, moth larvae are harmless to consume

7. What action has Daylesford Organic taken to address the issue?
Answer: (a) Offering full refunds to affected customers

8. Why is it important for consumers to be aware of this recall?
Answer: (d) The presence of moth larvae in food can pose a health risk
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The Food Standards Agency has deemed these products unsafe to eat and they are being removed from sale. (Answer: True)
2. Consumers should ignore the published recall notice and avoid contacting Daylesford Organic directly if they have purchased any of the unaffected products. (Answer: False)
3. Daylesford Organic is a non-UK based organic food company. (Answer: False)
4. The company is recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits due to potential contamination with moth larvae. (Answer: True)
5. The unaffected products include rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a savory biscuit selection. (Answer: False)
6. Moths sometimes settle on grains used in food production, leading to the presence of moth larvae in the final products. (Answer: True)
7. Tesco also recently recalled a batch of Christmas stuffing mix for a different reason. (Answer: False)
8. Daylesford Organic has assured customers that full refunds will be provided. (Answer: True)
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