Costco sued over its $5 rotisserie chickens
Costco faces a class action lawsuit alleging false advertising regarding preservatives in its popular $5 rotisserie chickens.Summary
Costco is being sued by two California customers in a proposed class action lawsuit claiming the company falsely advertises its $5 rotisserie chickens as “preservative-free.” The lawsuit alleges that the chickens contain sodium phosphate and carrageenan, both considered preservatives, despite in-store signage and online presentations stating otherwise. Costco has since removed the signage concerning preservatives, explaining that the ingredients are used for moisture retention and texture and are approved by food safety authorities. The plaintiffs argue that Costco “systemically cheated customers” and are seeking unspecified monetary compensation for damages, potentially including all U.S. purchasers of the chickens, with a specific subgroup for California buyers. The lawsuit highlights that while the preservatives are listed on the product packaging, they are in small print, contrasting with the prominent “no preservatives” claims in advertising.
(Source：WLTX.com)