US EditionCostco Sued in Suit Claiming False 'No Preservatives' Advertising in Chicken
Plaintiffs allege Costco added preservatives to Kirkland rotisserie chicken despite labeling it 'no preservatives,' impacting millions of shoppers nationwide.
- Two California consumers filed a nationwide class action against Costco Wholesale Corporation on Jan. 22, 2026, in San Diego over Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken.
- Plaintiffs say Costco advertised Kirkland rotisserie chicken as containing no preservatives, but the complaint alleges added preservatives were used to extend shelf life and preserve texture.
- The filing says the advertising misled millions of shoppers nationwide, framing a nationwide class action over the popular Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken sold at Costco.
- Publicized via PR Newswire in a San Diego dateline, the complaint was filed by plaintiffs as a nationwide class action covering millions of shoppers.
- Pitting consumers against a retail giant, the case targets Costco Wholesale Corporation and its Kirkland Signature brand over preservative labeling on rotisserie chicken.
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Costco sued in suit claiming false 'no preservatives' advertising in chicken
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in San Diego federal court against Costco, which accuses the retail giant of falsely advertising that its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken contains no preservatives, court papers revealed Friday. The complaint filed Thursday on behalf of Escondido resident Anatasia Chernov and Big
Lawsuit targets Costco for alleged false advertising for rotisserie chickens
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in San Diego federal court against Costco, which accuses the retail giant of falsely advertising that its Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken contains no preservatives, court papers revealed Friday. The complaint filed Thursday on behalf of Escondido resident Anatasia Chernov and Big Bear resident Bianca Johnston alleges that Costco’s website and in-store signs state the chickens contain …
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Consumers Represented by the Almeida Law Group File Class Action Alleging Costco Deceived Shoppers with False "No Preservatives" Claims on Kirkland Rotisserie Chicken
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two California consumers have filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation, alleging the retail giant has misled millions of shoppers by falsely advertising its popular Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken…
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