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	Podcast:		Checkpoint
	Episode:		US attorney suing companies making ultra processed foods
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:08:38
	Publish Date:		2026-02-24 04:10:00
	Description:		A United States Attorney is suing some of the biggest food manufacturers, accusing them of deliberately designing products to be addictive despite the harm they're known to cause. David Chiu has brought a lawsuit against prominent ultra processed food manufacturers including Coca-Cola, Nestle, Kellog and Craft Heinz. The lawsuit argues the government is picking up the bill for the serious health consequences from their products; including conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cancer. David Chiu spoke to Lisa Owen.
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