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Federal Lawsuit Targets Big Food Over Health Risks

6/5/2025

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A federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania is taking on eleven major food companies for their marketing of ultra-processed foods, drawing parallels to the tactics of Big Tobacco. Meanwhile, California's bipartisan bill AB 1264 strives to eliminate UPFs from public school lunches by 2035, addressing alarming health issues like obesity and diabetes. Together, these efforts aim to foster healthier eating habits for future generations.

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Story summary

A federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania is taking on eleven major food companies for their marketing of ultra-processed foods, drawing parallels to the tactics of Big Tobacco. Meanwhile, California's bipartisan bill AB 1264 strives to eliminate UPFs from public school lunches by 2035, addressing alarming health issues like obesity and diabetes. Together, these efforts aim to foster healthier eating habits for future generations.