2013 was a big year for controversies in the food world -- from food safety scares that affected multiple continents to the complete decline of an empire for one of the country's most popular celebrity chefs.
Here are 11 messed up things that happened in food this year:
1
Paula Deen's Empire Crumbles
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2
Amy's Baking Company Goes Bonkers
3
Horse Meat Invades Europe
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4
GMO Labeling Debate Heats Up
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5
Food Safety Scares Worry Consumers
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6
Time Names Gods Of Food, Ignores Goddesses
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7
Barilla CEO Makes Offensive Statement About Gay People
8
Chipotle's Haunting Ad Prompts Discussion Of Corporate Responsibility
9
Sriracha Factory Disturbs City Residents
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10
Woman Blogs About Making 300 Sandwiches To Get A Proposal
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11
Martha Stewart Offends Bloggers, Posts Terrible Food Photos
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