McDonald's responds after lawsuit claims it ‘deceived' customers about McRib
McDonald's is facing a lawsuit alleging it misled customers about the McRib sandwich containing actual pork rib meat.Summary
McDonald's has responded to a class-action lawsuit claiming the company deceived customers by falsely advertising the McRib sandwich as containing pork rib meat. The lawsuit, filed in Illinois, alleges the sandwich is made from lower-quality pork products like shoulder, heart, and stomach, and that the name “McRib” is intentionally misleading. Plaintiffs argue the sandwich is priced as a premium item despite not containing rib meat, and its limited availability contributes to consumer confusion. McDonald's maintains its commitment to quality ingredients, stating the McRib is made with 100% pork sourced from U.S. farmers and that they have been transparent about ingredients. The lawsuit seeks class certification, damages, and an end to what it calls deceptive advertising practices, listing 16 court claims including fraud and breach of contract. The McRib, first introduced in 1981, returned to select menus in November 2023 for a limited time.
(Source：Nbc Bay Area)