Salmonella Outbreak and Peanut Butter Warning

Salmonella Outbreak and Peanut Butter Warning

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

Biology, Science, Health, Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

A salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter has prompted a government warning. Americans are advised to avoid peanut butter products until more information is available. The FDA assures that most supermarket peanut butter is safe. The outbreak has affected over 470 people and caused six deaths. Investigations focus on a Georgia plant owned by Peanut Corporation of America as a potential source.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suspected cause of the recent salmonella warning?

Milk

Peanut butter

Eggs

Chicken

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which products are Americans advised to avoid?

Fruits and vegetables

Cookies, cakes, and ice cream

Meat and fish

Bread and butter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the FDA said about most peanut butter sold in supermarkets?

It is safe

It is contaminated

It is under investigation

It is banned

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have been affected by the outbreak nationwide?

Over 1000

Over 470

Over 200

Over 100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company's plant is being investigated as a possible source of the deadly strain?

Georgia Peanut Industries

American Peanut Company

Peanut Corporation of America

National Peanut Corporation