Published • loading... • Updated
McDonald’s facing class-action suit over lack of rib meat in ‘McRib’ sandwich
Plaintiffs allege McDonald's misleads consumers by marketing the McRib as rib meat when it contains none; 72% of surveyed consumers expected rib meat, lawsuit says.
- A class-action lawsuit alleges that McDonald's McRib sandwich contains no actual rib meat, despite its name and patty shape resembling ribs.
- The lawsuit claims the McRib is marketed deceptively, as it contains ground pork from lower-quality cuts rather than premium rib meat.
- McDonald's denies the allegations, stating the McRib contains 100% seasoned boneless pork and does not use pork hearts, tripe, or scalded stomach.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
140 Articles
140 Articles
The fast-food company is on trial for alleged misconduct. The plaintiffs accuse deception about the meat types.
·Berlin, Germany
Read Full ArticleMcDonald's Issues Statement After Class-Action Lawsuit Calls "McRib" Misleading
McDonald’s is pushing back against a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims the fast-food company misled consumers by advertising the McRib as rib meat, despite the product allegedly being sourced from other pork cuts.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources140
Leaning Left20Leaning Right9Center76Last UpdatedBias Distribution72% Center
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources are Center
72% Center
L 19%
C 72%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium





























