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San Francisco is suing 10 major food companies, claiming they sold harmful ultraprocessed foods on purpose

The city argues these foods contribute to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more

Experts say as much as 80% of what kids eat comes from ultraprocessed foods

FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — San Francisco is taking some of the country’s biggest food companies to court, claiming they knowingly sold ultraprocessed foods that harm health and are designed to keep people eating more.

The lawsuit, announced Tuesday, argues that products like sugary drinks, packaged snacks and processed meals have fueled rising rates of obesity, diabetes , heart disease and other illnesses in the city and across the nation.

"We have reached a tipping point i

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