Summary
Costco is facing a lawsuit claiming that its $4.99 rotisserie chicken might be linked to a salmonella risk from a Nebraska processing plant. The lawsuit argues that the chicken did not meet safety standards and that Costco failed to warn customers about this potential danger. Another recent lawsuit also claims that Costco misled customers about preservatives in the same chicken product.
Key Facts
- A new lawsuit claims Costco's rotisserie chicken may have a salmonella risk tied to a Nebraska plant.
- The lawsuit was filed by a Missouri customer who regularly bought the chicken.
- The Nebraska plant allegedly did not meet USDA safety standards.
- More than 9.8% of whole chickens and 15.4% of chicken parts reportedly tested positive for salmonella.
- The plaintiff accuses Costco of violating Washington consumer-protection laws by not informing buyers of the risks.
- The lawsuit seeks damages for customers who bought rotisserie chickens since January 1, 2019.
- Costco sold over 157 million Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens in 2025.
- Another recent lawsuit claimed Costco's chicken labeling about preservatives was misleading.
