Warm-up
Open this website and write a few notes about what “pink slime beef” is, and how they make it. Then, watch the video to get a better idea.
- How do you feel about this product?
- Would you eat it?
- What is the tone of this video? Do you think this is a fair explanation of what pink slime beef is?
Vocabulary
- filler
- grocery chain
- USDA
- consumer
- wholesome
- scraps
Public Reaction - Video
Now, watch the video and answer the following questions:
- Which supermarket decided to stop using pink slime beef and why?
- What does the USDA say about pink slime?
- What is the USDA going to tell school districts?
Discussion
- Do you think pink slime is dangerous?
- If pink slime is OK, should it be labeled for consumers?
- Would you pay more to have beef that did not have pink slime in it?
- Should all food additives be labeled?
Further Discussion
- Does your country have a similar organization to the USDA? Do you trust that your food is safe?
- Has there ever been a food safety scandal in your country? Do some research and share example with the class?
- In the end, who is most responsible for ensuring that the food you eat is safe?
- The Government?
- Food Producers and Retailers?
- You?
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