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San Francisco sues food giants over ultra-processed products

San Francisco has filed the first government lawsuit in the U. S. against major food manufacturers, alleging that their ultra-processed products contribute to public health issues and impose significant costs on communities. The lawsuit targets 10 companies, claiming they knowingly marketed harmful foods that lead to addiction and health crises.

San Francisco sues food giants over ultra-processed products

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • San Francisco sues 10 major food companies over ultra-processed foods.
  • The lawsuit claims these products contribute to public health crises.
  • City attorney David Chiu argues the foods are designed to be addictive.
  • Local governments bear the costs of health issues linked to these foods.
  • This is the first lawsuit of its kind in the United States.
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Sources

  1. San Francisco sues food giants over ultra-processed products
  2. San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food

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