San Francisco to sue ultraprocessed food producers over public health burden

Published December 2, 2025 11:41am ET



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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