US EditionMcDonald's faces class action lawsuit over alleged McRib meat misrepresentation
Plaintiffs allege McDonald's misled consumers by shaping boneless pork patties to resemble rib meat, affecting purchase decisions in a nationwide class-action suit.
- Filed in late December, a proposed class-action in Illinois federal court alleges McDonald's named the McRib to suggest it contains pork rib meat and intentionally misleads customers.
- Plaintiffs say the McRib's name, distinctive shape and marketing, including `BBQ pork sandwich perfection`, mislead consumers, citing McRib history since 1981 and the November 2025 limited run.
- Company listings show McDonald's said the McRib contains 100% seasoned boneless pork with ingredients `Pork, Water, Salt, Dextrose, Rosemary Extract`, despite the patty shape resembling ribs.
- The plaintiffs claim Peter Le, Charles Lynch, Dorien Baker, and Darrick Wilson would not have bought the McRib or would have paid less, while McDonald's said `This lawsuit distorts the facts and many of the claims are inaccurate.`
- The McRib's cult-favorite status and nostalgic McRib merchandise highlight fanbase enthusiasm, while the McRib Locator fan site lists prices between $7.99 and $3.99 nationwide.
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McDonald's faces class action lawsuit over alleged McRib meat misrepresentation
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