Summary
A lawsuit claims that McDonald's misleads consumers with the branding of its McRib sandwich, saying it contains no actual pork rib meat. The case, filed in Illinois, seeks to represent all McRib buyers in the U.S. as a group in court. The lawsuit could influence how courts handle consumer protection cases involving fast-food branding and ingredient disclosure.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed on December 23, 2025, in Illinois.
- Plaintiffs want the case to cover all McRib buyers in the U.S., potentially as a class-action lawsuit.
- The complaint says the McRib does not actually contain pork rib meat, which the name implies.
- According to McDonald's, the McRib is made with 100% seasoned boneless pork.
- McDonald's denies using ingredients like pork hearts, tripe, or scalded stomach in the McRib.
- The legal case will examine if fast-food product names can mislead consumers.
- If the lawsuit moves forward, the court will decide on the collective representation of consumers based on shared legal issues.
