Tue, 02 Dec 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 San Francisco sues food companies over ultra-processed products

The city accuses Kraft Heinz and other food giants of knowingly selling products that have caused serious diseases, leaving local governments with the public health care costs.

* The city of San Francisco has sued 10 leading food makers, including Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola, over their ultra-processed products.
* City officials claim that these companies have knowingly sold foods linked to serious diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
* The lawsuit accuses the companies of violating California laws on public nuisance and unfair competition by marketing addictive and unhealthy products.
* The city is seeking monetary penalties and a statewide order requiring the companies to change their marketing tactics.
* Industry representatives argue that there is no agreed-upon scientific definition of ultra-processed foods, and that the lawsuit misleads consumers about food choices.
* The lawsuit comes after concerns emerged from both left-leaning officials and the Trump administration about the health impacts of ultra-processed foods.
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