McDonald's faces class action lawsuit over alleged McRib meat misrepresentation
A class action lawsuit alleges McDonald's misleads customers into believing the McRib contains actual pork rib meat.Summary
McDonald's is facing a class action lawsuit accusing the company of misrepresenting the meat content of its McRib sandwich. The lawsuit, filed in Illinois federal court, claims customers are led to believe the McRib contains pork rib meat, like spare or baby back ribs, due to its shape and marketing. Plaintiffs argue they wouldn't have purchased the sandwich or would have paid less if they knew it was made from seasoned boneless pork. McDonald's maintains the McRib is made with 100% pork and that they are transparent about their ingredients, calling the lawsuit's claims inaccurate. The McRib, a limited-time offering since 1981, is described by McDonald's as “BBQ pork sandwich perfection” and consists of a boneless pork patty, pickles, and onions on a hoagie roll with BBQ sauce. Despite a 2022 announcement of its discontinuation, the McRib has made several limited-time returns, including one beginning in November 2025.
(Source：WLTX.com)