Ultra Processed Food Lawsuit Eligibility
Ultra processed foods are designed to be irresistible and overconsumed. They have resulted in unprecedented rates of chronic illnesses in our country’s youth. You may have grounds to pursue a lawsuit due to exposure to Ultra processed foods if you or a loved one has a medical condition that is related to eating these unhealthy products.
At Price Benowitz, we can determine if you are eligible to file a personal injury claim. Read on to learn more, as we discuss the harms of ultra processed food and what is required for a lawsuit.
What Are Ultra Processed Foods?
Studies have shown that highly processed foods significantly increase the risk of developing several life-threatening health conditions, but what are these foods? Ultra processed food (UPF) is food that has undergone multiple processing steps and is chemically modified. These products contain harmful additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. According to dieticians, UPFs are low in nutritional value because they contain little whole food.
Regularly eating UPFs could cause serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even some forms of cancer. Common UPFs may be in your fridge or pantry right now, such as:
- Soda
- Candy
- Chips
- Bread
- Deli meat
When a Lawsuit Makes Sense
You may be entitled to compensation from UPF manufacturers because these companies are fully aware of the serious health consequences that come from eating their products. An ultra-processed food lawsuit may be brought where a company misleads consumers by marketing a heavily processed product as healthy, or natural and omits information about the negative effects of the food on the consumer’s health.
Here at Price Benowitz, we are filing claims right now against major food manufacturers, such as General Mills, Coca-Cola, and Nestle. We are holding companies accountable for deliberately adding addictive ingredients to UPFs. We are exposing the way these manufacturers aggressively target children with misleading marketing campaigns, vivid packaging, and deceptive social media posts.
What Nutritionists Say About UPFs
Since Big Tobacco started buying up food companies in the 1980s, UPFs have offered children a reward-based neural response that is similar to the response generated by cigarettes in adults. Alarming research indicates that up to 15 percent of our kids are now addicted to these unhealthy products, and that percentage is growing. The direct correlation between chronic illnesses in children and the consumption of UPFs is now clear.
Contact Us Today To Learn if You Are Eligible for a UPF Lawsuit
If UPFs have made you or your loved one sick, our legal team can help. You may be eligible to file an ultra processed food lawsuit. Contact the experienced attorneys at Price Benowitz today for a free case evaluation.
