McDonald’s tried to quell McRib concerns years before lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit alleges McDonald's McRib sandwich misleads consumers into believing it contains rib meat.Summary
A federal class-action lawsuit was filed against McDonald's on December 23, 2025, alleging that the McRib sandwich's name and shape mislead consumers into thinking it contains real rib meat. The lawsuit claims the sandwich’s branding is deceptive, as the patty does not contain rib meat. McDonald's denies these allegations, asserting that the McRib is made from 100 percent boneless pork and that ingredients are transparently disclosed. In 2014, the company even brought in Grant Imahara, former host of “MythBusters,” to tour a processing facility and demonstrate how the McRib patty is made from ground pork, water, salt, dextrose, and preservatives – not plastic or organ meats, as rumors suggested. The current lawsuit seeks nationwide and state-specific class action status, aiming for damages and restitution for consumers who purchased a McRib within the past four years.
(Source：The Independent)