Sink your teeth into today's top stories from around the globe.

• When you're a food writer who doesn't eat meat, people are going to have their qualms. - Gilt Taste

• Ractopamine hydrochloride is banned in the European Union, Taiwan and China among others, but fed to an estimated 60 to 80 percent of pigs in the United States. - MSNBC

• Sen. Harry Reid withheld cupcakes from his "fat staff." - The Washington Scene

• This one goes out to the ladies ... who farm! - Shameless Mag

• Better start practicing your "Lady and the Tramp" spaghetti scene now: 44% of lovebirds will be dining out on Valentine's Day. - NY Daily News