Who Are We Suing for the Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) Lawsuit?

Morgan & Morgan has filed a lawsuit against some of the largest corporations in the food industry for their role in the production, marketing, and distribution of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These companies include:

• Kraft Heinz Company, Inc.
• Mondelez International, Inc.
• Post Holdings, Inc.
• The Coca-Cola Company
• PepsiCo, Inc.
• General Mills, Inc.
• Nestle USA, Inc.
• Kellanova
• WK Kellogg Co.
• Mars Incorporated, Inc.
• Conagra Brands, Inc.

What Are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)?

UPFs are industrially manufactured substances that go through extensive processing, removing most natural components and adding synthetic flavors, preservatives, and other additives. These products are engineered to be hyper-palatable and addictive, often displacing healthier, whole-food options in diets. Common examples include sugary cereals, snack foods, and sodas, which are aggressively marketed to children and minorities.

Why Are These Companies Being Sued?

The lawsuit alleges that these corporations knowingly created and marketed UPFs in a manner designed to exploit addictive pathways in the human brain. Their tactics allegedly parallel strategies used by Big Tobacco in the past.The key allegations include:

• Aggressive Marketing to Children: These companies allegedly targeted children with campaigns using cartoons, popular characters, and other strategies designed to create lifelong brand loyalty to unhealthy products.
• Addictive Product Design: Using neuroscience and sensory research, UPFs were allegedly engineered to trigger compulsive overconsumption, prioritizing profits over consumer health.
• Significant Health Impacts: The consumption of UPFs is [has been linked by a study to a rise in chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. These health conditions have allegedly disproportionately affected children and underserved communities.

How This Impacts Families

The effects of UPFs reportedly go beyond mere dietary habits, allegedly contributing to widespread health crises. Children in particular the claims alleged suffer severe consequences, including early-onset chronic illnesses that drastically impact their quality of life and future health prospects.

Seeking Accountability

This lawsuit seeks to hold these corporations accountable for their actions and the alleged harm caused by their products. Morgan & Morgan is committed to seeking justice for families and communities affected by the devastating health consequences of these ultra-processed foods. Through this legal action, we aim to not only secure compensation for the harm caused but also bring awareness to the urgent need for systemic changes in the food industry.

Take Action Today: See If You Qualify

Are you or your loved ones impacted by ultra-processed foods? Take our quick, easy quiz to find out if you qualify to join the lawsuit.

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