One piece of future litigation that is interesting is processed food childhood diabetes lawsuits. Our law firm is not currently handling lawsuits regarding childhood type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to ultra-processed foods. But the prospect of future litigation is interesting and worth talking about.
A Growing Public Health Crisis
Over the past few decades, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have taken over the American diet, particularly for children. Recent research estimates that 14% of adults and 15% of youths globally suffer from UPF addiction, underscoring its prevalence and societal impact. These mass-produced, heavily marketed products are convenient and inexpensive, but their health consequences are severe. Not only do these foods contribute to the rising rates of childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but studies also reveal they disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including persons of color and individuals experiencing food insecurity.