McDonald's faces class action lawsuit over fan favorite McRib sandwich
McDonald's is facing a class action lawsuit alleging the McRib sandwich is falsely advertised as containing real pork rib meat.Summary
McDonald's is being sued in a class action lawsuit by four individuals who claim the McRib sandwich is misleadingly marketed. The plaintiffs allege that the name and shape of the McRib lead consumers to believe it contains real pork rib meat, when it actually contains lower-quality cuts of pork such as shoulder, heart, tripe, and scalded stomach. The lawsuit cites claims of fraud, breach of warranty, and violations of consumer protection laws, seeking damages and restitution for consumers who purchased the sandwich within the last four years. McDonald's maintains that the McRib is made with '100 percent' boneless pork and denies the allegations, stating the suit distorts facts and that they are committed to using quality ingredients. The McRib, introduced in 1982, is often priced higher than other menu items, averaging $5.63 and reaching up to $7.89 in some locations, and the suit claims this premium pricing is linked to the false advertising.
(Source：Mail Online)