San Francisco sues 10 major food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods

San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against 10 major food manufacturers, including PepsiCo, General Mills, and Nestle, accusing them of marketing addictive ultraprocessed foods linked to health issues like diabetes and cancer. The lawsuit claims these companies used tactics similar to the tobacco industry and violated California laws on public nuisance and deceptive marketing. The city seeks restitution, civil penalties, and changes in marketing practices. This is the first municipal lawsuit of its kind against food companies for ultraprocessed foods.