RAW FARM Cheese Recall After E. Coli Outbreak Raises Health Concerns – Beginner – EN
Health officials are warning people not to eat some RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese after an E. coli outbreak. The FDA and CDC say the outbreak is linked to raw dairy products from RAW FARM. Nine people in California, Florida, and Texas have gotten sick. Three people were hospitalized, and one person developed a serious kidney problem called HUS. More than half of the sick people are children under five years old.
The recalled products include original and jalapeno raw cheddar cheese in blocks and shredded bags. Some large bulk products are also included. The cheese was sold at stores across the country. Sick people said they bought the cheese at Sprouts Farmers Market and H-E-B, but other stores may also have sold it.
Symptoms of E. coli can begin a few days after eating contaminated food or up to nine days later. People may have severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, or vomiting. Some infections can become very serious.
Officials say consumers should not eat, sell, or serve the recalled cheese. People should check their refrigerators and freezers and throw the products away. They should also clean any surfaces or containers that touched the cheese. Anyone who ate the cheese and feels sick should call a health care provider right away.
Vocabulary Words List
E. coli — a harmful kind of bacteria
raw cheddar cheese — cheese made from unpasteurized milk
outbreak — a sudden spread of disease
raw dairy products — foods made from unpasteurized milk
hospitalized — taken to a hospital for treatment
HUS — a serious kidney condition
children under five — young kids younger than five years old
recalled products — items taken back for safety reasons
jalapeno — a spicy pepper flavor
shredded bags — bags of cheese cut into small pieces
stores across the country — shops in many parts of the nation
severe stomach cramps — strong pain in the belly
contaminated food — food made unsafe by germs
refrigerators and freezers — cold places where food is stored
health care provider — a doctor or other medical professional
Fill In The Blanks Listening Practice
Health officials are warning people not to eat some RAW FARM raw cheddar cheese after an outbreak. The FDA and CDC say the outbreak is linked to raw dairy products from RAW FARM. Nine people in California, Florida, and Texas have gotten sick. Three people were , and one person developed a serious kidney problem called HUS. More than half of the sick people are children under five years old.
The recalled products include original and jalapeno in blocks and . Some large bulk products are also included. The cheese was sold at stores across the country. Sick people said they bought the cheese at Sprouts Farmers Market and H-E-B, but other stores may also have sold it.
Symptoms of E. coli can begin a few days after eating contaminated food or up to nine days later. People may have severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, or vomiting. Some infections can become very serious.
Officials say consumers should not eat, sell, or serve the recalled cheese. People should check their refrigerators and freezers and throw the products away. They should also clean any surfaces or containers that touched the cheese. Anyone who ate the cheese and feels sick should call a health care provider right away.
Vocabulary Retention Quiz
1. How many people got sick in the outbreak?
2. Which states had reported cases?
3. What should people do with the recalled cheese?
Discussion Questions
Do you think stores should warn customers faster during a recall?
How can families make food choices more safely?
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