Costco rotisserie chicken eaters may be in line for cash as ‘false advertising’ lawsuit gets go-ahead...
Costco faces a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising regarding preservatives in its rotisserie chicken, potentially leading to payments for customers.Summary
Costco is being sued in a class action lawsuit claiming false advertising regarding its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken. Plaintiffs allege that Costco advertises the chicken as having “no added preservatives,” while it actually contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. They argue that this contradicts prominent “no preservatives” claims and that the disclosure of these ingredients is hidden in small print on the nutrition label.
The lawsuit contends that consumers rely on clear labeling when deciding what to purchase, and Costco’s marketing is misleading. Wesley Griffith of Almeida Law Group LLC, representing the plaintiffs, stated that Costco’s ingredient list contradicts its marketing and seeks to hold the company accountable. If the lawsuit is settled, thousands of Costco members who purchased the chicken may be eligible for compensation.
This isn’t the first legal challenge for Costco recently; the retailer, along with Safeway and Albertsons, is also paying $1 million to settle a labor law violation case in California. Similar settlements have also been reached with AT&T, Home Depot, and Lowe’s regarding various consumer and labor issues.
(Source：The Sun U.S Edition)