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Story summary
- San Francisco filed a lawsuit against ten major food companies, including Kraft Heinz and The Coca-Cola Company, alleging marketing of ultra-processed foods harms public health.
- David Chiu, City Attorney of San Francisco, says firms designed addictive products contributing to obesity, diabetes, and cancer.
- The lawsuit seeks restitution for costs and to stop deceptive marketing.
- Chiu likened the case to tobacco litigation, reflecting concern over ultra-processed foods in the United States.
