Recall Reporter Project Worksheet
Breaking News! Indiana Food Recall Investigation
Newsroom Field Dossier
YOU ARE THE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER!
A food recall has been issued, and your news station has sent YOU to investigate! Research a real food recall connected to Indiana, gather evidence, interview the "experts," and report the facts so consumers can stay safe.
Assignment Format:
News Report Video News Article Both — Extra Credit!
Reporter Name:
News Station / Period:
Date of Report:
PART 1
Choose Your Food Recall
Your teacher will provide you with a real Indiana-related food recall.
Food / Product:
Company / Manufacturer:
Date of Recall:
Recall Number (if available):
News Source(s):
PART 2
Investigate the Story: The 5 W's + H
Before you report the story, you need to become an expert!
WHO was involved?
Company / producer:
Who issued the recall?
Who could be affected?
WHAT happened?
What food / product was recalled?
What was wrong with the product?
WHEN did it happen?
When was the product produced / sold?
When was the recall announced?
WHERE was the product sold?
What states / locations were affected?
Was Indiana affected? Explain:
WHY was the product recalled?
Suspected contamination or problem:
Foodborne illness or pathogen associated:
HOW could contamination happen?
Explain how the food could have become contaminated:
Indiana Food Recall Investigation • Investigative Reporter Project Page 1 of 2 • Continue to Part 3 & 4 on Back
Indiana Food Recall Investigation • Part II
Public Health Threat Analysis & Live Broadcast Briefing
Reporter: ____________________
PART 3
Know the Pathogen
Your viewers need to understand the potential danger.
Pathogen / Foodborne Illness:
Where does this pathogen commonly come from?
What foods are commonly associated with it?
What symptoms can it cause?
How long might symptoms take to appear?
Who may be at greater risk for serious illness?
How can this illness be prevented?
PART 4
The Recall Alert
Imagine you are reporting this story LIVE!
Your audience needs to know exactly what they should do.
What should consumers do if they have this product?
Throw it away Return it Do not eat it Contact company
Other:
Explain:
How can consumers identify the recalled product?
Brand:
Product:
Package size:
UPC / Product Code:
Lot / Batch Number:
Best-by / Use-by Date:
Broadcast Journalism & Consumer Protection • Indiana Department of Health Guidelines Page 2 of 2 • Ready for Broadcast / Article Submission
