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Super Bowl's Controversial Ads Hit Racial, Sexual Hot Buttons

Every year, America gets treated to a Super Bowl side show of TV commercial controversies. Sometimes the ads air, sometimes they don't, but this year, Volkswagen, GoDaddy and PornHub are all getting pre-game publicity out of their Super Bowl commercial offerings.

Groups Call on USDA, FDA to Make Food Safer

Want to Know What's in Your Food? There's an App for That

Ben & Jerry's 'Natural' Claims Still an Issue

Caramel Coloring in Coca-Cola, Pepsi Causes Cancer, Group Says

Shoppers Sue Safeway Claiming Grocer Didn't Tell Them of Recalls

Many States Get Poor Grades for Food Poisoning Control, Says Report

McDonald's Sued Over Happy Meal Toys

FDA Makes a Move Toward Regulating Risky Food Dyes

Olive Garden deep-fried lasagna is food porn, group says

McDonald's steamed over proposed ban of toys in Happy Meals

Ben & Jerry's to stop calling its ice cream 'all natural'

Ben & Jerry's making bogus 'all natural' claims, food watchdog says

Vitaminwater Label, Name Misleading, Judge Tells Coca-Cola

A New York judge says Coca-Cola is confusing consumers by trying to evoke a healthful image for its sugary "vitaminwater" beverages with flavors like "defense" and "revive." Maybe the FDA frowns on labels that depict wholesome food not actually in the package.

Judge rules to let lawsuit against Coca-Cola's Vitaminwater proceed