Science and Our Food Supply: Investigating Food Safety from Farm to Table

ADVANCE PREPARATION

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Write the names of each supermarket department on a separate 

piece of paper. (These departments offer a good variety of food 

safety principles.) 

–  Meat/Poultry/Seafood 

–  Deli 

–  Produce 

–  Dairy/Eggs 

–  Checkout

–  Employee break area 

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Place the papers in a grocery bag, and place the bag on your desk. 

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MIDDLE LEVEL

INTRODUCTION

Engage the students: I have a challenge for you! Today we’re going to take on the role of managing specific departments in a 

supermarket. But before we begin, let’s find out what Dr. X and Tracy have to say about food safety at the supermarket and in 

restaurants.

TIME TO TUNE IN

  

Module 4 — Retail and Home, Part 1 – Retail  

Here are some questions to think about while you’re watching the video: 

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How do supermarkets practice the 4 Cs? 

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How are supermarkets a link in the cold chain? 

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What does Dr. X mean when he says, “The responsibility for food safety is literally in your hands”? 

Show video Module 4, Part 1 — Retail (Time: 3 minutes). 

 MODULE 4:

 RETAIL AND HOME

SUPERMARKET SMARTS

PROCEDURE