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San Francisco Sues Food Giants Over Ultraprocessed Health Costs

12/3/2025

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On December 2, 2025, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed the first lawsuit against ten major food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods.
The suit argues cities face higher healthcare costs from diseases linked to these products.
As of 2025, ultraprocessed foods account for about 70% of the U.S. food supply, including Slim Jim sticks and Cool Ranch Doritos, a stance echoed by U.S. President Donald Trump in health policy.

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On December 2, 2025, San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed the first lawsuit against ten major food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods.
The suit argues cities face higher healthcare costs from diseases linked to these products.
As of 2025, ultraprocessed foods account for about 70% of the U.S. food supply, including Slim Jim sticks and Cool Ranch Doritos, a stance echoed by U.S. President Donald Trump in health policy.