2010 | Corn syrup looks to sweeten its name

Dogged by public concern that high-fructose corn syrup poses a risk for obesity and diabetes, the Corn Refiners Association petitions the FDA to change the widely used sweetener's name to "corn sugar." According to a 2009 study, 58% of American consumers worry that HFCS poses a special health hazard. In fact, the composition of most HFCS is quite similar to white sugar (55% fructose versus 50% fructose), meaning there's not much difference between the two. Sugar producers fire back by lobbying the FDA to block the change, charging it would mislead consumers and taint regular sugar's reputation.