McDonald's Slapped with Lawsuit Over McRib Sandwich Alleged 'Rib-Less' Meat Patty
McDonald's is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the McRib sandwich is falsely advertised as containing rib meat when it does not.Summary
McDonald's is being sued in a class-action lawsuit filed in the US District Court in Chicago, alleging false advertising regarding its McRib sandwich. Plaintiffs claim the sandwich, despite its name and appearance, does not contain any actual rib meat. The lawsuit asserts the McRib patty is a “restructured” product made from pork shoulder, heart, tripe, and scalded stomach, contradicting McDonald's description of the sandwich as starting with “seasoned boneless pork.” The plaintiffs, representing potentially millions of customers over the past four years, argue the name “McRib” is intentionally misleading, leading consumers to believe they are purchasing a product with real pork rib meat. McDonald's has denied the allegations, stating the patty is made with 100% boneless pork and that the claims are inaccurate, emphasizing their commitment to quality ingredients and transparency.
(Source：International Business Times)