1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) What is the purpose of the FDA?
b) What warning did the FDA issue about the use of CBD?

3. Why did the FDA issue the warning/list?

4. What is significant about the FDA’s warning?

5. In addition to issuing the consumer alert (warning), what action did the FDA take against CBD companies in 10 different states?

6. a) Mr. Eppers (CEO of the CBD company) says the FDA has not said if CBD is safe, despite the health warning the agency just issued over the use of CBD. Why do you think the FDA has not issued a determination - only a consumer alert?
b) Define bipartisan.
c) Why do you think CBD products have bipartisan support in Congress? (Ask a parent the same question.)

7. Read the FDA warning posted under “Resources” below the questions. CBD products are sold everywhere. In some states, there are multiple CBD stores in every town. There are even many CBD products for pets. They are sold as a “cure-all” that every person needs. The FDA’s warning indicates that not enough is known about CBD’s effects on our health.
a) Do you think the agency should put a temporary hold on CBD sales until proven safe? Explain your answer.
b) Why do you think many people will most likely ignore the warning put out by the CDC?

Read a previous article “CBD companies warned about making false medical claims”

and a commentary "CBD Oil: All the Rage, But Is It Safe & Effective?" (from April 2019)