McDonald's Faces Class-Action Suit Over Alleged Misleading Marketing of McRib Sandwich
A federal class-action suit has been filed against McDonald's over its alleged misleading marketing of the popular McRib sandwich, which is made from restructured pork. The plaintiffs claim that the sandwich's name and presentation lead consumers to believe it contains real pork rib meat when in fact it does not.
The lawsuit was filed on December 23 in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and alleges that McDonald's breached its warranty by failing to disclose the true ingredients used in the McRib. The plaintiffs also claim that the company's marketing efforts have led them to believe that the sandwich contains real rib meat, despite being aware that it does not.
McDonald's has a history of using restructured pork in many of its products, but the company claims that the McRib is made from 100 percent boneless pork sourced from US farmers and suppliers. However, the plaintiffs argue that this claim is inaccurate and that the company's marketing efforts have led to widespread consumer confusion.
The McRib has been a fan favorite since its introduction in 1982 and has sporadically appeared on McDonald's menu over the years. The sandwich is made by pressing boneless pork into the shape of a rack of ribs, complete with ridges that resemble bones. While some consumers are aware that the McRib contains restructured pork, many others believe it to be a more authentic product.
McDonald's has issued a statement denying the allegations and claiming that food quality and safety are at the heart of everything they do. The company states that it is committed to using real, quality ingredients across its entire menu and that transparency about ingredients is essential for guests making informed choices.
The lawsuit is seeking federal class certification on behalf of millions of McRib purchasers over the last four years, as well as subclass certifications in California, New York, Illinois, and Washington, DC.
A federal class-action suit has been filed against McDonald's over its alleged misleading marketing of the popular McRib sandwich, which is made from restructured pork. The plaintiffs claim that the sandwich's name and presentation lead consumers to believe it contains real pork rib meat when in fact it does not.
The lawsuit was filed on December 23 in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and alleges that McDonald's breached its warranty by failing to disclose the true ingredients used in the McRib. The plaintiffs also claim that the company's marketing efforts have led them to believe that the sandwich contains real rib meat, despite being aware that it does not.
McDonald's has a history of using restructured pork in many of its products, but the company claims that the McRib is made from 100 percent boneless pork sourced from US farmers and suppliers. However, the plaintiffs argue that this claim is inaccurate and that the company's marketing efforts have led to widespread consumer confusion.
The McRib has been a fan favorite since its introduction in 1982 and has sporadically appeared on McDonald's menu over the years. The sandwich is made by pressing boneless pork into the shape of a rack of ribs, complete with ridges that resemble bones. While some consumers are aware that the McRib contains restructured pork, many others believe it to be a more authentic product.
McDonald's has issued a statement denying the allegations and claiming that food quality and safety are at the heart of everything they do. The company states that it is committed to using real, quality ingredients across its entire menu and that transparency about ingredients is essential for guests making informed choices.
The lawsuit is seeking federal class certification on behalf of millions of McRib purchasers over the last four years, as well as subclass certifications in California, New York, Illinois, and Washington, DC.
I'm not buying it when McDonald's says their McRib sandwich is made from 100% boneless pork sourced from US farmers and suppliers. 
I mean, come on! Who believes that? The fact that the company uses restructured pork in so many of its products is just a smokescreen for the real issue - they're trying to pull a fast one on customers with their misleading marketing tactics. 
And now we've got a class-action suit to prove it? 
It's about time someone called them out on this. I'm not surprised that some people think the McRib is made from real rib meat, though... I mean, have you seen the thing look like a rack of ribs? 
Maybe they should just be upfront and honest about what's really in it... but nope, that wouldn't sell as well, would it? 
. on the other hand, if McDonald's is basically just rebranding restructured pork as "real" 
, then maybe they deserve to get called out 
. or maybe ppl just don't wanna know what's in their food? 
who buys into that? 
honestly i think its pretty transparent how it says 100% boneless pork but comes with the rib name and presentation thats like saying you got a new pair of sneakers when all you got was last years sole lol.
. I mean, come on McDonald's, if you're gonna call it McRib, don't make me feel like I'm eating something different just 'cause you restructured the pork 
. And now they're trying to hide behind this fancy "100% boneless pork" nonsense 
. Just be honest with us, guys! What's the real story here? Is it really about food quality and safety or is it just about saving a buck? 
! Who knew McDonald's was so naughty about their marketing? I mean, come on, you call it a "rack of ribs" but it's literally just restructured pork 
. It's crazy that they thought they could get away with deceiving consumers like that. But, at the same time, I can understand why people might be confused - I've had it before and it does taste pretty good! Interesting 
i mean like isnt it weird that people actually think the mcrib has real pork rib meat lol its pretty obvious now that you think about it - those ridges on the sandwich arent from actual ribs 
it's been coming out every year for decades and people are always like "oh i love me some McRib" without ever thinking twice about what's really in it. 
️ But seriously, it's crazy how misleading marketing can be. I get why the plaintiffs are upset – they're not trying to rip anyone off, but they did buy into the idea of a "riber" McRib 
. And let's be real, 100% boneless pork is pretty convenient for production costs. But transparency matters, right? 
It's great that McDonald's is standing by their ingredients, even if some people are still skeptical. The lawsuit might be a bit of a pain in the neck, but I guess it's better to get things straight out. Can't wait to see how this plays out! 
, but if people are gonna get all worked up over the name, maybe they should just read the fine print? Like, it's pretty obvious that it's not real ribs 
. It's not like they're trying to scam anyone, it's just that the whole thing can be a bit murky (pun intended). 
, but this lawsuit seems kinda far-fetched to me 
And now, it seems like the company is being sued for not telling people that it's made from restructured pork. It just seems so... extra. I mean, can't they just own up to using fake meat already? 
they just can't get it together, you know? They're always trying to pass off this restructured pork as real meat and it's just so misleading 
. I'd be all over that McRib if I knew what was in it 
. And what's up with the whole "100% boneless pork" thing? Is that just corporate speak for "we're hiding stuff from you"? 
. Maybe they should just own up to it and say "Hey, we know it's not the real deal, but it's still pretty tasty" 
! THEY'RE TRYING TO PASS OFF THIS RESTRUCTURED PORK AS REAL RIB MEAT AND IT'S JUST NOT FAIR. I KNOW SOME PEOPLE THINK IT TASTES GOOD AND ALL, BUT COME ON, MCDONALD'S! YOU'RE LEDGING US ON NOW 
. It's a clever trick to make the sandwich sound more appealing, but at the end of the day, it's still restructured pork 
. They've been transparent about their ingredients and have not misled anyone... they're just giving people what they want: a tasty, convenient meal that happens to be made from processed meat