McDonald's popular McRib sandwich contains no rib meat, class-action lawsuit alleges
A class-action lawsuit claims McDonald's McRib sandwich is misleadingly marketed, as it allegedly contains no actual rib meat.Summary
A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's, alleging that the company misleads consumers by implying its McRib sandwich contains pork rib meat when it does not. Plaintiffs claim the sandwich is made from ground-up lower-grade pork products like shoulder, heart, and stomach, despite being named “McRib.” McDonald's maintains that the McRib is made with 100% pork sourced from U.S. farmers and suppliers and that they are transparent about their ingredients. The lawsuit cites 16 court claims, including fraud and violation of consumer protection laws in multiple states, and seeks damages and an end to what they call deceptive advertising. The McRib, first introduced in 1981, is known for its limited-time availability, which the lawsuit argues contributes to consumer confusion about its ingredients. The plaintiffs are seeking class certification for those who purchased the sandwich in the past four years.
(Source：NBC 5 Chicago)