"McDonald's is facing a class action lawsuit from plaintiffs who allege the fast food chain has long deceived customers about what type of meat is in the popular, limited McRib sandwich. The lawsuit was filed late last month in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by eaters from California, New York, Illinois and Washington, D.C. who claim the sandwich is marketed as containing pork rib meat but actually has none."
"This lawsuit distorts the facts and many of the claims are inaccurate, the chain told NBC 5 Chicago. Food quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do that's why we're committed to using real, quality ingredients across our entire menu. Our fan-favorite McRib sandwich is made with 100% pork sourced from farmers and suppliers across the U.S. We've always been transparent about our ingredients so guests can make the right choice for them."
Plaintiffs from California, New York, Illinois and Washington, D.C. filed a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging the McRib was deceptively marketed. The complaint alleges the sandwich is presented as containing pork rib meat but actually contains no rib meat, and that the rib-shaped patty is made from lower-quality ground pork from cuts such as shoulder and tripe. The company website describes the item as a seasoned boneless pork patty. The suit characterizes the name McRib as a deliberate sleight of hand. McDonald's denied the claims, asserting use of 100% pork, ingredient transparency, and a longstanding product history.
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