Category: Controversy

In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that caffeine was an 'unsafe food additive' to alcoholic beverages, a decision that directly led to the demise of the original Four Lokos. This notorious alcoholic energy drink, known for its potent mix of alcohol and stimulants, was forced to undergo a major reformulation, effectively ending its era as the "blackout in a can".

Actor Ranbir Kapoor's decade-old admission of being a "big beef fan" has repeatedly sparked controversy and drawn public scrutiny. The resurfacing of this single statement, and the question 'Is Ranbir a beef eater?', has become a flashpoint linked to his career choices and public perception.

In the United States, mandatory fortification of grain products with folic acid began in 1998, leading to a significant drop in neural tube defects. Despite this success, a complex public health debate continues to circulate around the potential risks associated with widespread, high-level folic acid intake, which forms the core of the argument against folic acid.

Backlash against the popular F-Factor diet first surfaced in mid-2020, with influencer Emily Gellis sharing hundreds of anonymous complaints from users reporting serious health complications. This public outcry sparked a firestorm of controversy surrounding the high-fiber diet plan and its founder, Tanya Zuckerbrot, leading many to question what is going on with F-Factor.