Advisory Board December 4, 2025
In a first, the city of San Francisco has sued 11 major companies over ultra-processed foods, arguing that they marketed and sold products that that have contributed to a nationwide public health crisis.
The health risks of ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods contain ingredients that imitate real foods, usually through added salts, sugars, or oils. Ultra-processed foods often come ready to eat, such as pre-packaged soups and sauces, frozen pizzas, hot dogs, sodas, ice cream, and store-bought baked goods.
Currently, these foods make up a majority of people’s diets in the United States. According to an analysis of federal data collected from 2001 to 2018, around 58% of calories consumed by U.S. adults and children ages one and older come...
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