Summary
The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against 11 major food companies. The lawsuit claims these companies sell ultraprocessed foods that are harmful to people's health.
Key Facts
- San Francisco is suing 11 top U.S. food manufacturers.
- The lawsuit claims the companies sell harmful ultraprocessed foods.
- Ultraprocessed foods make up over 60% of consumed foods in the U.S., according to some estimates.
- The lawsuit is the first of its kind in the U.S.
- Ashley Gearhardt, a psychology professor, studies the impact of such foods on addiction.
