"San Francisco will file the nation's first government lawsuit against food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on Tuesday, arguing that local governments have been shouldering the costs of treating diseases that stem from public consumption of the companies' products. The city's attorney, David Chiu, told the New York Times they will sue 10 corporations that create some of the country's most popular food and drinks, from chicken nuggets and frozen pizzas to potato chips and sugary breakfast cereals"
"UPFs are industrially manufactured food products and contain ingredients not found in the average home kitchen, such as preservatives, flavor enhancers, artificial colors and emulsifiers, with little to no whole food content. It is estimated that more than 70% of the US food supply is composed of foods commonly considered ultra-processed, and that children get over 60% of their calories from such foods."
San Francisco will file the nation’s first government lawsuit against food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods, seeking damages for local healthcare costs. The suit targets 10 corporations that produce products from chicken nuggets, frozen pizzas, and potato chips to sugary cereals and packaged items marketed as healthy. Ultra-processed foods contain industrial ingredients not found in home kitchens and have little whole food content. More than 70% of the US food supply is considered ultra-processed, and children get over 60% of their calories from such foods. A large review linked UPFs to harm across major organ systems and multiple chronic diseases and said global corporations drive their rise.
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