Food Controversy

Lady Gaga no doubt planned on causing maximum controversy by wearing the 'raw meat' ensemble - including a meat hat and purse - to the Los Angeles event.

Hundreds have taken ill in China after eating pork products tainted by clenbuterol, a fiasco that is reminiscent of when toxic milk powder sickened thousands in 2008.

VegNews featured images of hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cream made to appear meat and dairy-free. Irate vegans took to blogs, Twitter, and Facebook to vent their fury.

While Twinkies have a reputation for an unlimited shelf life, the company that makes the junk food may not. Hostess Brands said on Friday that it planned to wind down its operations.

The notion of eating "Pink Slime," the pejorative for a heavily processed beef product made from emulsified trimmings, has rattled so many consumers that the company that makes it is closing three plants.

PETA is planning to launch a X-rated website to promote its animal rights and vegan diet message, a move that critics say will backfire and ostracize them from mainstream society.

The fast food chain Lucky Pierrot offered a minke whale burger, utilizing the stock meat from Japan's polemic research whaling program.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed to bar New York City's recipients of food stamps from buying sugared beverages, in an effort to curb the city's rising levels of obesity and diabetes.

Jamie Oliver is promising a 'Food Revolution,' to revamp L.A.'s school lunches, but the city has revoked the permits needed for him to film the show in schools.

Athletes face a minefield when they shop for supplements. Retailers, on occasion, sell supplements containing banned substances or prescription drug ingredients not listed on their labels.