McDonald’s classic sparks lawsuit
A class action lawsuit claims McDonald's McRib sandwich is deceptively marketed as containing pork rib meat when it does not.Summary
The limited-time return of McDonald's McRib sandwich sparked a class action lawsuit alleging deceptive marketing practices. Plaintiffs claim the sandwich, despite its name and shape, does not contain pork rib meat, and that McDonald's knowingly failed to disclose this. The lawsuit alleges consumers were misled into paying a premium price for a “lower-quality restructured meat product” including ingredients like pork shoulder, heart, tripe, and scalded stomach. McDonald's has refuted the claims, stating the McRib is made with 100% pork and that the lawsuit “distorts the facts.” The company maintains transparency regarding its ingredients. The lawsuit seeks to halt what it calls deceptive marketing and requests undisclosed damages. The McRib, first introduced in 1981, has a history of limited-time availability, generating significant online interest and a dedicated following.
(Source：Nwaonline)