Consumer News Just How Harmful Is Ultra Processed Food

Consumer Reports: Is any processed food healthy?

Many of us are busy juggling kids, work and school. Grabbing packaged snacks and meals is quick and convenient, but that may come at a cost. Many of these foods are ultra-processed, and eating too ... Read More

San Francisco Sues Kraft, Mondelez Over Ultra-Processed Foods

Dec 2 (Reuters) - The city of San Francisco sued Kraft, Mondelez, Coca-Cola and other makers of ultra-processed foods on Tuesday, accusing them of knowingly sickening California residents with ... Read More

3 Ultra-Processed Foods Dietitians Say to Avoid for Better Health

Research shows that ultra-processed foods are bad for health, but which ones are the worst? If you're trying to cut back, experts say these are the ones to prioritize. Read More

San Francisco sues Chicago food giants over ultra-processed products

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San Francisco sues producers over ultra-processed food

San Francisco is suing makers of the ultra-processed food that health experts say has led millions of Americans into obesity during decades of over-consumption, the city said Tuesday. In what ... Read More

Ultra-processed foods carry health risks, but they aren't all the same

They're tasty, affordable and satisfy fast -- ultra-processed foods dominate the American diet, accounting for more than half of the calories consumed by the average adult, and even more for children. Read More

San Francisco sues 10 major food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods

The city of San Francisco is suing 10 major food manufacturers — including Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola — accusing them of knowingly fueling a public health crisis with ultra-processed foods. City ... Read More

Why Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate the Grocery Store — and What it Means for Your Health

UPFs are strongly linked to adverse health conditions, including obesity and heart disease UPFs are inexpensive and convenient, creating a major affordability challenge for consumers to reduce intake ... Read More

New spotlight on potential dangers of ultra-processed foods

There is a new spotlight on ultra-processed foods as some experts now label them a major public health threat. "These are foods with ingredients that you typically cannot pronounce and are typically ... Read More

San Francisco sues makers of ultra-processed foods over health impacts

San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and ... Read More

Your grocery store is a bewildering sea of overly processed food. Here’s why and what to do

Ultraprocessed” has become a bad word in our food supply, but regulators are struggling with how to define the term to help consumers. Here’s why that’s so hard to do. Read More