Costco faces lawsuit over its rotisserie chicken. What to know
Costco is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging false advertising regarding preservatives in its popular $4.99 rotisserie chicken.Summary
Costco is currently involved in a nationwide class-action lawsuit filed by customers who claim the company falsely advertised its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as containing “no preservatives.” The lawsuit alleges that the chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan, despite signage stating otherwise. Plaintiffs argue they relied on the “no preservatives” claim when making their purchases. Costco has responded by removing the signs in question, stating they removed the statements to maintain consistency between labeling and in-store presentations, and that the ingredients are approved by food safety authorities.
The suit seeks unspecified monetary damages for anyone in the United States who purchased the rotisserie chicken. Both carrageenan and sodium phosphate are listed on the FDA's list of Generally Recognized as Safe food additives, used for moisture retention and texture.
Separately, Costco is expanding its presence in Florida with a new distribution center in Port St. Lucie and several new store locations planned across the country and in Canada.
(Source：Treasure Coast)