Food Fraud

Consumers usually trust that the food they buy is exactly what the label claims. However, some products are diluted, substituted, relabeled, or falsely advertised to increase profits.

This magazine-style English lesson explores food fraud through examples such as honey mixed with syrup, cheaper fish sold as premium species, diluted olive oil, fake organic labels, counterfeit alcohol, and water injected into meat.

Students read an original article, learn useful vocabulary, and take part in discussion, critical-thinking, speaking, and writing activities about consumer trust, food safety, company responsibility, regulation, labeling, and how people can make more informed choices.

• Magazine-style student worksheet
• Original article and audio recording
• Vocabulary and reading activities
• Discussion and critical-thinking tasks
• Speaking challenge and writing prompt
• Teacher guide and complete answer key
• Classroom presentation