Guinea pig meat, known as “cuy” in Ecuador, is typically eaten as a savory dish there and in other South American countries, like Peru and Colombia, where it's often grilled and served whole, per NPR.

What are your thoughts on guinea pigs? No, not as pets — as food. While the concept might make plenty of readers do a double take, there are parts of the world where guinea pigs are seen as closer to ...

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Meat from pigs infected with the new H1N1 virus shouldn't be used for human consumption, the World Health Organization cautioned on Wednesday, adding it was drawing up guidelines ...

(For full coverage of the flu outbreak, click [nFLU]) * Flu viruses can survive freezing, be present on thawed meat * Blood of H1N1 infected pigs may contain virus * Meat from sick pigs or pigs found ...