Stores Take Back Bad Food

May 4, 2026, 15:44
USHealth

Introduction

The US government says some foods at Aldi and Walmart are not safe. These foods may have a germ called salmonella.

Main Body

A company used bad milk powder in many foods. Now, the stores must take these foods back. This includes some pizzas from Mama Cozzi's and Great Value. It also includes some pork rinds from Pork King. Salmonella makes people sick. You may feel pain in your stomach or have a fever. Most people get better. But old people and children can become very sick. This is not the first time. Other foods like cocoa mix and meatloaf had the same problem. The milk powder is the problem.

Conclusion

Throw these foods away or take them back to the store for your money. No one is sick yet.

Learning

⚡ The 'Power' of CAN

In this story, we see how the word can changes a sentence to show what is possible.

Pattern: Subject →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow Action

Examples from the text:

  • Children can become very sick.
  • You can take them back to the store.

🧊 Simple Word Swaps

To move toward A2, we look at how the text describes health. Notice these pairs:

  • Bad →\rightarrow Not safe (More specific)
  • Sick →\rightarrow Fever/Pain (More detailed)

🛠️ Action Directions

Look at the end of the article. It gives clear orders using a specific structure:

[Action Verb] →\rightarrow [Object]

  1. Throw away →\rightarrow the food.
  2. Take back →\rightarrow the food.

Vocabulary Learning

government
the group of people who make laws and rules for a country
Example:The government announced new rules about food safety.
foods
things you eat
Example:She bought fresh foods at the market.
safe
not dangerous or harmful
Example:These foods are safe to eat.
germ
tiny living thing that can make you sick
Example:The germ in the milk caused illness.
salmonella
a type of germ that can make people sick
Example:Salmonella can be found in raw eggs.
company
a business that sells products
Example:The company sold the milk powder.
bad
not good or harmful
Example:The milk powder was bad.
milk
a white liquid from cows
Example:She drank a glass of milk.
powder
dry particles of a substance
Example:The milk powder is used in many foods.
store
a shop where you buy goods
Example:The store sells groceries.
take
to bring something to a place
Example:Please take the food back to the store.
back
to the original place
Example:Return the product back.
pizza
a round flatbread with toppings
Example:They sold pizza at the store.
pork
meat from a pig
Example:Pork rinds are crunchy snacks.
rinds
the outer skin of a fruit or snack
Example:Pork rinds are thin and crispy.
sick
not feeling well
Example:The child felt sick after eating.
pain
a feeling of hurt
Example:She had pain in her stomach.
stomach
the part of the body where food is digested
Example:He had a stomach ache.
fever
a high body temperature
Example:She had a fever after the infection.
better
in a healthier state
Example:He is getting better.
old
having lived many years
Example:Old people need care.
children
young people
Example:Children love pizza.
first
coming before others
Example:This is the first time.
time
a period when something happens
Example:At this time, we must act.
cocoa
a bean used to make chocolate
Example:Cocoa mix is sweet.
mix
a combination of substances
Example:The cocoa mix has sugar.
meatloaf
a loaf of ground meat
Example:Meatloaf is a common dinner.
problem
a difficult situation
Example:The problem is serious.
throw
to toss something away
Example:Throw the food away.
away
to a distant place
Example:Throw it away.
money
the value used for buying things
Example:He wants his money back.