McDonald's popular McRib sandwich contains no rib meat, class-action lawsuit alleges
A class-action lawsuit alleges McDonald's misleads consumers by implying its McRib sandwich contains rib meat when it does not.Summary
A federal class-action lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deceptive marketing practices regarding its McRib sandwich. Plaintiffs claim the sandwich is falsely advertised as containing pork rib meat, when it is actually made from ground pork shoulder, heart, and scalded stomach. The lawsuit, filed in Illinois, alleges fraudulent misrepresentation and violations of state consumer protection laws in California, Illinois, New York, and Washington, D.C. McDonald's responded with a statement asserting the sandwich is made with 100% pork and that they are transparent about their ingredients. The McRib, first introduced in 1981, is known for its limited-time availability, which the lawsuit argues contributes to consumer confusion about its contents. The plaintiffs seek class certification, damages, and an end to the alleged deceptive advertising.
(Source：Nbc10 Philadelphia)