Daylesford Organic, a company that sells organic food in the UK, is recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits because they might have bugs in them. The affected products are rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a selection of savoury biscuits. This recall happened after Tesco also had to recall some Christmas stuffing mix for the same reason. The Food Standards Agency says these products are not safe to eat and they are being taken off the shelves. Daylesford Organic says they will give customers their money back.

Sometimes, moths land on the grains that are used to make food. If they lay eggs on the grains, those eggs can hatch later on. This means that there might be bugs in the food. Rajwinder Ubhi, who works for the Food Standards Agency, says that people should follow the recall notice and get in touch with Daylesford Organic if they bought any of the affected products.

It’s important for people to know about this recall and do the right thing if they bought any of the products. Having bugs in your food can be bad for your health, so it’s better to be safe. Daylesford Organic is doing everything they can to fix the problem and they will give people their money back if they bought the affected products. It’s always a good idea to check for any recalls or safety alerts about food to make sure you and your family stay safe.

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

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Give each group a few minutes to read the article. Then, ask them to summarize the main points of the article in their own words. Afterward, have each group share their summary with the class.

– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Ask the students to form pairs or small groups. Give each group a list of questions related to the article, such as “Do you think Daylesford Organic handled the recall well?” or “How important is it for companies to prioritize food safety?” Have the groups discuss and share their opinions on each question, and encourage them to provide reasons for their answers.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write a list of key vocabulary words from the article on the board. Divide the class into pairs. One student from each pair will choose a word from the list and draw a picture representing that word on the board, while the other student tries to guess the word. After a certain time limit, switch roles and continue.

– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask the students to work individually or in pairs and come up with a catchy headline for the article. Encourage them to be creative and use their understanding of the article to create an attention-grabbing headline. Afterward, have each student or pair share their headline with the class.

– Pros and Cons
Instructions: Divide the class into two groups. Assign one group to come up with the pros (advantages) of Daylesford Organic’s response to the recall, and assign the other group to come up with the cons (disadvantages). Give the groups a few minutes to brainstorm and then have a class discussion, where each group shares their points. Encourage the class to listen to each other’s ideas and provide counterarguments if necessary.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits?
2. Which products are affected by the recall?
3. What is the reason for the recall of the Christmas stuffing mix by Tesco?
4. According to the Food Standards Agency, are the affected products safe to eat?
5. What should people do if they purchased any of the affected products?
6. Why is it important for people to be aware of this recall?
7. Why can having bugs in your food be bad for your health?
8. What is Daylesford Organic doing to fix the problem and help customers who bought the affected products?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

Daylesford Organic, a (1)______ that sells organic food in the UK, is (2)______ some of its crispbreads and (3)______ because they might have bugs in them. The affected products are rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a selection of savoury biscuits. This recall happened after (4)______ also had to recall some Christmas stuffing mix for the same reason. The Food Standards (5)______ says these products are not safe to eat and they are being taken off the shelves. (6)______ Organic says they will give (7)______ their (8)______ back.

Sometimes, moths land on the grains that are used to make food. If they lay eggs on the grains, those eggs can hatch later on. This means that there might be bugs in the food. Rajwinder Ubhi, who works for the Food (9)______ Agency, says that people should follow the recall notice and get in touch with Daylesford Organic if they (10)______ any of the (11)______ products.

It’s important for people to know about this recall and do the right (12)______ if they bought any of the products. Having bugs in your food can be bad for your health, so it’s (13)______ to be safe. Daylesford (14)______ is doing everything they can to fix the problem and they will give people their money back if they bought the affected products. It’s always a good idea to (15)______ for any recalls or safety (16)______ about food to make sure you and your family stay safe.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is a recall and why is it important?
2. How would you feel if you found bugs in your food?
3. Do you think organic food is always safe to eat? Why or why not?
4. Have you ever had an experience where you found something unexpected in your food? What happened?
5. What do you think Daylesford Organic should do to prevent bugs from getting into their products in the future?
6. Do you like eating organic food? Why or why not?
7. How do you think the bugs got into the crispbreads and biscuits?
8. What would you do if you bought one of the affected products? Would you return it or keep it? Why?
9. Have you ever had to return a product because it was defective or unsafe? What was your experience like?
10. How do you think this recall will affect the reputation of Daylesford Organic?
11. Do you think other organic food companies should be more careful to avoid similar issues? Why or why not?
12. What steps do you take to ensure the food you buy is safe to eat?
13. Have you ever had a bad experience with a food product that made you sick? What happened?
14. How do you think the bugs in the food could impact people’s health?
15. Do you think the government should have stricter regulations for food safety? Why or why not?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. organic
2. crispbreads
3. savoury
4. recall
5. stuffing
6. hatch
7. grains
8. notice
9. health
10. alerts
11. customers
12. selection
13. shelves
14. agency
15. moths

Meanings:
(A) Small, hard seeds from plants like wheat or corn that are used to make food
(B) To ask people to return a product because there might be something wrong with it
(C) People who buy goods or services from a business
(D) Flat surfaces in a store where goods are displayed
(E) Thin, crunchy slices of baked bread, often eaten as a snack
(F) The state of being free from illness or injury
(G) A written or public announcement that gives information or a warning
(H) A mixture of ingredients, often including bread, used to fill the inside of meat or vegetables
(I) To emerge from an egg
(J) An organization that makes rules or gives advice about a specific area of activity
(K) Insects that are known for flying around lights at night and can lay eggs in food products
(L) Warnings or information given to people to be aware of possible dangers
(M) A variety of items or things to choose from
(N) Made or grown without artificial chemicals
(O) Having a taste that is salty or spicy, not sweet
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits?
(a) They are expired
(b) They might have bugs in them
(c) They are too expensive
(d) They are not organic

2. What types of products are being recalled?
(a) Chocolate bars and candy
(b) Fresh fruits and vegetables
(c) Canned soups and sauces
(d) Rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, and savoury biscuits

3. Why did Tesco also have to recall some Christmas stuffing mix?
(a) It was too salty
(b) It was expired
(c) It might have bugs in it
(d) It was not organic

4. What does the Food Standards Agency say about the affected products?
(a) They are perfectly fine
(b) They are too expensive
(c) They are not safe to eat
(d) They are expired

5. What can happen if moths lay eggs on the grains used to make food?
(a) The food will taste better
(b) The eggs can hatch and there might be bugs in the food
(c) The food will last longer
(d) The food will become organic

6. Who should people contact if they bought any of the affected products?
(a) Daylesford Organic
(b) Tesco
(c) The Food Standards Agency
(d) The local police

7. Why is it important for people to know about this recall?
(a) Having bugs in your food can be bad for your health
(b) The products are too expensive
(c) The products are expired
(d) The products are not organic

8. What will Daylesford Organic do for customers who bought the affected products?
(a) Give them a discount on future purchases
(b) Replace the products with bug-free ones
(c) Nothing, it’s the customer’s fault
(d) Give them their money back

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. Daylesford Organic is not a company in the UK that sells organic food.
2. It’s not important to follow the recall notice and contact Daylesford Organic if you bought any of the affected products to ensure your safety.
3. The Food Standards Agency says these products are not safe to eat and they are being taken off the shelves.
4. Tesco did not have to recall Christmas stuffing mix for the same reason.
5. Daylesford Organic will give customers their money back if they bought the affected products.
6. They are recalling some of their crispbreads and biscuits because there might be bugs in them.
7. The affected products include rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as some savoury biscuits.
8. Moths cannot lay eggs on grains used to make food, which can hatch into bugs later on.
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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 is the reason why Daylesford Organic is recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits?
2. What other company had to recall a product for the same reason?
3. What can happen if moths lay eggs on the grains used to make food?
4. What should people do if they bought any of the affected products?
5. Why is it important to stay updated on recalls and safety alerts about food?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits?
Daylesford Organic is recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits because they might have bugs in them.

2. Which products are affected by the recall?
The affected products are rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as a selection of savoury biscuits.

3. What is the reason for the recall of the Christmas stuffing mix by Tesco?
The Christmas stuffing mix by Tesco is being recalled for the same reason – it might have bugs in it.

4. According to the Food Standards Agency, are the affected products safe to eat?
No, the Food Standards Agency says that the affected products are not safe to eat.

5. What should people do if they purchased any of the affected products?
If people purchased any of the affected products, they should follow the recall notice and get in touch with Daylesford Organic.

6. Why is it important for people to be aware of this recall?
It is important for people to be aware of this recall because having bugs in your food can be bad for your health, so it’s better to be safe.

7. Why can having bugs in your food be bad for your health?
Having bugs in your food can be bad for your health because they can carry bacteria or cause an allergic reaction.

8. What is Daylesford Organic doing to fix the problem and help customers who bought the affected products?
Daylesford Organic is doing everything they can to fix the problem and they will give customers their money back if they bought the affected products.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) company
(2) recalling
(3) biscuits
(4) Tesco
(5) Agency
(6) Daylesford
(7) customers
(8) money
(9) Standards
(10) bought
(11) affected
(12) thing
(13) better
(14) Organic
(15) check
(16) alerts
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. organic
Answer: (N) Made or grown without artificial chemicals

2. crispbreads
Answer: (E) Thin, crunchy slices of baked bread, often eaten as a snack

3. savoury
Answer: (O) Having a taste that is salty or spicy, not sweet

4. recall
Answer: (B) To ask people to return a product because there might be something wrong with it

5. stuffing
Answer: (H) A mixture of ingredients, often including bread, used to fill the inside of meat or vegetables

6. hatch
Answer: (I) To emerge from an egg

7. grains
Answer: (A) Small, hard seeds from plants like wheat or corn that are used to make food

8. notice
Answer: (G) A written or public announcement that gives information or a warning

9. health
Answer: (F) The state of being free from illness or injury

10. alerts
Answer: (L) Warnings or information given to people to be aware of possible dangers

11. customers
Answer: (C) People who buy goods or services from a business

12. selection
Answer: (M) A variety of items or things to choose from

13. shelves
Answer: (D) Flat surfaces in a store where goods are displayed

14. agency
Answer: (J) An organization that makes rules or gives advice about a specific area of activity

15. moths
Answer: (K) Insects that are known for flying around lights at night and can lay eggs in food products
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Why is Daylesford Organic recalling some of its crispbreads and biscuits?
Answer: (b) They might have bugs in them

2. What types of products are being recalled?
Answer: (d) Rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, and savoury biscuits

3. Why did Tesco also have to recall some Christmas stuffing mix?
Answer: (c) It might have bugs in it

4. What does the Food Standards Agency say about the affected products?
Answer: (c) They are not safe to eat

5. What can happen if moths lay eggs on the grains used to make food?
Answer: (b) The eggs can hatch and there might be bugs in the food

6. Who should people contact if they bought any of the affected products?
Answer: (a) Daylesford Organic

7. Why is it important for people to know about this recall?
Answer: (a) Having bugs in your food can be bad for your health

8. What will Daylesford Organic do for customers who bought the affected products?
Answer: (d) Give them their money back
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. Daylesford Organic is not a company in the UK that sells organic food. (Answer: False)
2. It’s not important to follow the recall notice and contact Daylesford Organic if you bought any of the affected products to ensure your safety. (Answer: False)
3. The Food Standards Agency says these products are not safe to eat and they are being taken off the shelves. (Answer: True)
4. Tesco did not have to recall Christmas stuffing mix for the same reason. (Answer: False)
5. Daylesford Organic will give customers their money back if they bought the affected products. (Answer: True)
6. They are recalling some of their crispbreads and biscuits because there might be bugs in them. (Answer: True)
7. The affected products include rye, spelt, and raisin crispbreads, as well as some savoury biscuits. (Answer: True)
8. Moths cannot lay eggs on grains used to make food, which can hatch into bugs later on. (Answer: False)
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