McDonald’s facing class-action suit over lack of rib meat in ‘McRib’ sandwich

McDonald’s is facing serious allegations about what’s actually in their famous McRib sandwich

Four McDonald’s consumers across the U.S. filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging that its fan-favorite McRib sandwich does not contain real pork rib meat.

McDonald’s Is Being Sued for Allegedly Deceiving Its Customers

A fan-favorite sandwich is at the center of the case.Dotdash Meredith/Janet MaplesWe won't shy away from the fact that McDonald's has a knack for turning nearly every menu item into a cultural icon, from the McFlurry to the Snack Wrap, Egg McMuffin, and of course, the Big Mac. But perhaps nothing comes close to the lore of the McRib.Think tender boneless pork swimming in tangy barbecue sauce, with crunchy pickles and onions. Introduced in 1981, …

Macca’s sued over McRib that ‘doesn’t contain rib’

If you’ve ever wondered what exactly is in a McDonald’s McRib, you could be about to find out by order of the court.

Lawsuit Claims McDonald’s McRib Is Made From 'Heart, Tripe, Scalded Stomach'

The fast-food chain rejects the claim saying it uses mainly pork shoulder, but does not explain what other pork products might be included.

McDonald’s responds to lawsuit claiming that McRib has no real rib meat

The lawsuit claims that the McRib patty is a “reconstructed” product made from ground-up portions of pork shoulder, heart, trip and scaled stomach.