San Francisco sues 10 companies that make ultraprocessed food

Main Idea: San Francisco sued 10 food companies, including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International, and Post Holdings, saying they sold ultraprocessed foods that harmed public health and drove up medical costs.

Key Points:

• The city says the companies knew their products were dangerous and used misleading marketing to sell them.
• The lawsuit targets foods such as chips, sugary bars, and soda that are high in sugar, salt, fat, and additives.
• City officials say the case is meant to hold food makers responsible for rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
• The food industry says there is no clear scientific definition of ultraprocessed foods and that its products meet safety rules.