San Francisco will file the first government lawsuit against food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods, arguing that cities and countries shoulder the burden of chronic diseases caused by consuming unhealthful products.

City Attorney David Chiu announced on Tuesday that he will be filing suit against 10 major food corporations that produce some of the most popular food and drinks in the United States, including Coca-Cola , PepsiCo, and Kraft Heinz Company.

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Ultraprocessed foods account for roughly 70% of the American diet by some estimates, but research ha

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