McDonald’s faces lawsuit claiming McRib contains no rib meat
NBC 5 Chicago••business
Key Points:
- A federal class-action lawsuit filed in Illinois accuses McDonald's of misleading consumers by marketing the McRib sandwich as containing actual pork rib meat, while plaintiffs allege it is made from ground lower-grade pork parts such as shoulder, heart, and scalded stomach.
- The lawsuit includes 16 claims such as fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and violations of consumer protection laws in multiple states, seeking class certification for purchasers over the past four years, damages, restitution, and an injunction against deceptive advertising.
- McDonald's responded by denying the allegations, stating the McRib is made with 100% pork sourced from U.S. farmers and suppliers, emphasizing their commitment to food quality and transparency about ingredients.
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